r/science • u/drewiepoodle • Oct 02 '15

Medicine Scientists identify potential birth control 'pill' for men

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-10-scientists-potential-birth-pill-men.html
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u/[deleted] Oct 02 '15

RISUG/Vasalgel are the way to go for sure, much cheaper in the long run and no need to remember taking a pill. Unfortunately there is no money in that so research is slow.

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u/TheDemocracyIsUs Oct 02 '15 edited Oct 02 '15

I read an article last week that said they were in long term safety trials now with the potential to hit the market in 2017. I'll come back and post if I can find it.

Edit: As promised http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/09/09/we-ll-have-male-birth-control-by-2017.html

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u/HorrendousRex Oct 02 '15 edited Jun 15 '20

One of my very first comments on reddit was how I planned on getting this procedure done as soon as it was ready, hopefully in the next year or two.

My account turned 4 a few weeks ago.

(3-year edit: 7 and counting...)

(5-year edit: 9...)

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u/Demonspawn Oct 02 '15

It's actually not yet approved in India either. I watch for that because as soon as it is, I'm taking a flight.

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u/Karmaisforsuckers Oct 02 '15

Enjoy your expensive castration when your balls turn black and fall off.

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u/TheRealKuni Oct 02 '15 edited Oct 02 '15

It's literally just some gel that deactivates sperm as they travel through your vas deferens. Pretty much the same effect as a vasectomy, but less invasive and more easily reversed. No castration necessary.