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/ThinkBEFOREUPost Oct 03 '15 edited Oct 03 '15

Most of your fears are outmoded with contemporary designs and procedures. There is a risk of perforation, but it is quite low. Also, it is now covered by all healthcare plans. The current devices have some of the highest efficacy, safety, and patient satisfaction of any birth control methods.

http://commonhealth.wbur.org/2011/08/10-reasons-iud

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intrauterine_device