MALE BIRTH CONTROL GEL IS SAFE AND EFFECTIVE, NEW TRIAL FINDINGS SHOW

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A birth control gel for males, which contains testosterone and a synthetic hormone called Nestorone that reduces sperm production, is showing promise in clinical trials. Researchers recently presented encouraging phase 2 trial results on the hormonal gel. The second part of the two-part trial is still underway, but initial findings have found that the contraceptive works faster than expected. On average, the time for effective contraception was eight weeks. This article also covers some other types of male birth control currently under development.