Male Birth Control Pill Soon A Reality

Ronn_Bman · 11-21-2003, 06:33 AM

I wish this had been an option when I made my more permanent choice.

Quote:

Story from MSNBC

For the first time, a safe, effective and reversible hormonal male contraceptive appears to be within reach. Several formulations are expected to become commercially available within the near future. Men may soon have the options of a daily pill to be taken orally, a patch or gel to be applied to the skin, an injection given every three months or an implant placed under the skin every 12 months, according to Seattle researchers.
“It largely depends on how funding continues. The technology is there. We know how it would work,” says Dr. Andrea Coviello, who is helping to test several male contraceptives at the Population Center for Research in Reproduction at the University of Washington in Seattle.
Coviello and her colleagues have found that a male contraceptive that releases testosterone over three months is potentially a safe and practical method of contraception. The Seattle researchers have been testing a sustained-released, testosterone micro-capsule, which consists of a thick liquid administered by injection under the skin.

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Link · 11-21-2003, 07:26 AM

*gulp*

[img]graemlins/scream.gif[/img] Does that say enough?

Paladin2000 · 11-21-2003, 09:07 AM

Good news indeed. I hope that there are any side effect by the time they are available in the market. otherwise, I would stick to the old rubber for the time being.

Donut · 11-21-2003, 09:32 AM

Okay - Scenario time

Man: Let's have sex
Woman: Okay but I'm not on the pill - do you have a condom?
Man: No - but I am on the male contraceptive pill
Woman: Okay - I believe you!

Mmmmmmm I think I see a problem here!

Ronn_Bman · 11-21-2003, 09:46 AM

Well there is still the whole disease prevention issue which isn't addressed by this or traditional female hormonal contraception. For casual sex, this can't replace current 'barrier' methods for responsible adults, but for those in relationships who either don't want or plan on waiting to have children this will be great.

Timber Loftis · 11-21-2003, 09:49 AM

Will it mess up my cycle?

Ronn_Bman · 11-21-2003, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Timber Loftis:
Will it mess up my cycle?

Only if you fail to properly inflate your tubes and grease your chain.

Maelakin · 11-21-2003, 10:28 AM

Scientists are also working on a male contraceptive that targets the same area of the brain as cannabis. It also helps you quit smoking and lose weight. Just think, your little army will suck, you’ll lose weight, and no satisfaction smoke after watching your pitiful army march to battle.

Where do I sign up? [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Rokenn · 11-21-2003, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ronn_Bman:
I wish this had been an option when I made my more permanent choice.

I agree completely!

Ronn_Bman · 11-21-2003, 10:57 AM

Maelakin, wouldn't that give me the munchies instead of reducing my appetite? [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

11-21-2003, 09:07 AM	#3
Paladin2000 Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: February 19, 2002 Location: Your guess is as good as mine. Age: 53 Posts: 1,728	Good news indeed. I hope that there are any side effect by the time they are available in the market. otherwise, I would stick to the old rubber for the time being. __________________ (This is an invisible sig.)

11-21-2003, 09:32 AM	#4
Donut Jack Burton Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Airstrip One Age: 41 Posts: 5,571	Okay - Scenario time Man: Let's have sex Woman: Okay but I'm not on the pill - do you have a condom? Man: No - but I am on the male contraceptive pill Woman: Okay - I believe you! Mmmmmmm I think I see a problem here! __________________ [img]\"http://www.wheatsheaf.freeserve.co.uk/roastspurs.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> <br />Proud member of the Axis of Upheaval<br />Official Titterer of the Laughing Hyenas<br />Josiah Bartlet - the best President the US never had.<br />The 1st D in the D & D Show

11-21-2003, 09:46 AM	#5
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 58 Posts: 5,177	Well there is still the whole disease prevention issue which isn't addressed by this or traditional female hormonal contraception. For casual sex, this can't replace current 'barrier' methods for responsible adults, but for those in relationships who either don't want or plan on waiting to have children this will be great. __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

11-21-2003, 09:49 AM	#6
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	Will it mess up my cycle? __________________

11-21-2003, 10:57 AM	#10
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 58 Posts: 5,177	Maelakin, wouldn't that give me the munchies instead of reducing my appetite? [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

11-21-2003, 07:26 AM	#2
Link Jack Burton Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: The Netherlands Age: 40 Posts: 5,888	gulp [img]graemlins/scream.gif[/img] Does that say enough?

11-21-2003, 10:28 AM	#8
Maelakin Drow Warrior Join Date: September 16, 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Age: 48 Posts: 257	Scientists are also working on a male contraceptive that targets the same area of the brain as cannabis. It also helps you quit smoking and lose weight. Just think, your little army will suck, you’ll lose weight, and no satisfaction smoke after watching your pitiful army march to battle. Where do I sign up? [img]tongue.gif[/img]

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