Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Male birth control pill soon a reality

Implants, patches and creams also on the way
By John Schieszer
MSNBC News

For the first time, a safe, effective and reversible hormonal male contraceptive appears to be within reach. Several formulations are expected to become commercially available within the near future. Men may soon have the options of a daily pill to be taken orally, a patch or gel to be applied to the skin, an injection given every three months or an implant placed under the skin every 12 months, according to Seattle researchers. See: Male birth control pill soon a reality

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