Male anatomy and the way that sperm develop and move through the body allow for many places that a potential male contraceptive could work reversibly and without the need for hormones.
Focusing on non-hormonal, reversible methods of male contraception allows for a “sky’s the limit” approach to contraceptive product development. Research into these methods has been ongoing for decades, and it continues thanks to the tremendous work of passionate and dedicated researchers and advocates. Here we highlight the research activities that we are supporting, as well as an overview of the product targets that have been identified as potential pathways towards male contraceptives.
NHRMC Database |
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People are always eager to know what potential male contraceptives are in development and when they will be available. While it is challenging to predict how soon the first new non-hormonal, reversible male birth control method will be on the market, there are more than 100 different potential targets that the scientific community is aware of and working on. Click below for an up-to-date database highlighting the targets we support as well as any other non-hormonal, reversible male contraceptive method. (Please note: we intend to make this as comprehensive as possible, so please do reach out to us and let us know if we have missed anything!)
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The Pipeline |
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There are many ways to reversibly impact men’s fertility without using hormones. This includes methods that prevent sperm from developing, impede sperm’s ability to swim, block sperm from exiting the body, stop sperm’s ability to fertilize an egg, and much more. Understanding the male body and how sperm work is a critical step in knowing how the male contraceptives of the future will work. Learn more about this “pipeline” here.
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Male Reproduction & ContraceptionThe medical profession has historically paid so little attention to men's reproductive health that books about this overlook have been written on the subject. In an effort to offset this, we develop material to introduce and demystify male reproductive biology and male contraception for readers. Through this we hope to foster understanding and excitement about both topics.
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More InformationMale Contraceptive Initiative seeks to be your one-stop source for all information related to male contraception. To accomplish this, we collate pertinent information about the field of male birth control research and development, as well as details about factors impacting our industry. Through these efforts, we hope to meet the informational needs of the research community and general public.
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