After successful tests in mice, the researchers hope to begin human trials in the second half of the year. The medication could bring balance to the contraceptive burden, with fewer options available to men.
Highlights
- New birth control pill for males has been found to be 99% effective in preventing pregnancy in tests in mice.
- The breakthrough medication could bring balance to the contraceptive burden, with fewer options available to men.
- The team hopes to begin human clinical trials in the second half of this year.
- There are several compounds undergoing clinical trials but they target the male sex hormone testosterone, which could cause weight gain, depression and other side-effects.
- The research team is presenting their findings at the spring meeting of the American Chemical Society on Wednesday at the U.S.
- University of Minnesota.