For too long, contraception has been considered primarily the responsibility of those born physically female.
Although there are methods such as condoms and vasectomies (pipe cut), most methods of birth control (including low-dose oral contraceptives: pills, intrauterine devices: IUDs, patches, etc.) are taken or used by women.
Although both are mild, the pill can have side effects, and the IUD can affect the menstrual cycle.
However, news has come to light that may change this situation.
According to a research team at the University of Minnesota, USA, a pill being developed for men has been found to be 99% effective in preventing pregnancy.
At present, the study is only being conducted in mice, and it is expected to take a long time before it is put into practical use. Still, the team plans to begin human clinical trials later this year.
Several clinical trials of the male pill have been conducted in the past, but they reported mood swings, weight changes, and more (all of which women have been dealing with since the 1960s).
Dr. Abdullah Al-Noman, a participant in the study, said, "Scientists have been working for decades to develop an effective male pill.
But nothing has yet been approved and put into practice, " noted Dr. Abdullah Al-Noman, a participant in the study. Our goal is to develop a non-hormonal male pill that is less likely to cause side effects, "he explained.
Professor Gunda Georg, who leads the research team, added, "It is difficult to predict whether a compound that seems promising in animal studies will also work in human clinical trials." That is why we are currently conducting research on other compounds as well.
It will be interesting to see how the research progresses in the future.
