Scientists have developed the worlds male alternative to the female contraceptive pill.
Published: 6:21AM BST 28 Jun 2010
Until now all attempts to develop a male pill have failed with scientists working on a contraceptive jab for men given by doctors.
But researchers in Israel have finally been able to create a oral pill that deactivates sperm before they reach the womb.
And theyve developed a version that means it only needs to be to be taken once every three months.
The breakthrough pill could be available in as little as three years, according to the scientist behind the discovery
Unlike the jab form of the male pill it doesnt use a combination of the male hormone testosterone and the female hormone progesterone to block pregnancy.
The scientist behind the male pill discovery has developed a tablet that removes a vital protein in sperm that is required for a woman to conceive.
So while sperm still get through to the uterus they are unable to fertilise an egg.
Using this approach, researchers believe they have a pill that is 100 pc effective at stopping pregnancy.
Scientists invent first male contraceptive pill - Telegraph
Wow. The landscape is about to change big time. This won't stunt reckless behavior, but it will stunt unwanted pregnancies, especially for rich men and their "snag a man"-minded flock.
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