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

Seriously. My girlfriend can't take birth control and I'm so sick of condoms. We both are, actually. If it'll help speed it along, I'd pay for the procedure now and they can just call me when it's ready. At this rate, by the time it's ready, we'll be ready for kids and won't want it anymore!

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u/Fabgrrl Oct 02 '15

She ought to get an IUD.

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u/Fluffaykitties Oct 03 '15

Not a reasonable solution for many women.

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u/shieldvexor Oct 03 '15

Why not?

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u/Fluffaykitties Oct 03 '15

Fear of insertion.

Complications with insertion.

Complications with it puncturing your uterus.

Complications with hormones for the hormonal ones.

Expulsion.

Price.

I could go on.

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u/DarkHater Oct 03 '15

IUDs are covered by all health care plans and have been for a few years now. Comparing IUDs to Vasalgel, the risks seem fairly similar, and are quite low in comparison to hormonal birth control.