Advances in Male Contraception: When Will the Novel Male Contraception be Available?
- Author:
Jongwon KIM
1
;
Byeongchan SO
;
Yongki HEO
;
Hongyun SO
;
Jung Ki JO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review Article
- From:The World Journal of Men's Health 2024;42(3):487-501
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Many contraceptive methods have been developed over the years due to high demand. However, female contraceptive pills and devices do not work for all females due to health conditions and side effects. Also, the number of males who want to actively participate in family planning is gradually increasing. However, the only contraceptive options currently available to males are condoms and vasectomy. Therefore, many male contraceptive methods, including medication (hormonal and nonhormonal therapy) and mechanical methods, are under development. Reversibility, safety, persistence, degree of invasion, promptness, and the suppression of anti-sperm antibody formation are essential factors in the development of male contraceptive methods. In this paper, male contraceptive methods under development are reviewed according to those essential factors. Furthermore, the timeline for the availability of a new male contraception is discussed.
