When it comes to birth control, there's an evident imbalance between men and women. However, scientists are determined to change that. Male contraceptive pills, which showed promising results in mice, are now paving the way for a more equal approach to contraception. Let's delve into the details!
It's evident that birth control products have mainly targeted women, leading to an imbalance between men and women. Products developed so far have typically been designed around the female reproductive system. However, efforts have been underway for some time to change this dynamic.
Unlike current birth control pills, this new method does not affect hormone levels. The medication targets the STK33 protein produced at high levels in the testes.
It was also noted that the medication did not affect testicular size or cause any toxic side effects. Experiments conducted on mice showed significant success. The testes of the mice given the medication did not shrink, and no adverse effects of the medication were observed.
'After a period of not using the medication, mice regained sperm mobility and count, becoming fertile again,' she noted.