Scientists to test ultrasound as a male contraceptive

Submitted by dschmidt on Wed, 2010-05-12 12:03

Story here. University of North Carolina researchers are investigating using ultrasound as a safe, reliable, reversible birth control method for men. Excerpt:

'Scientists are beginning tests to see if ultrasound can be used as a reversible contraceptive for men.

Based on early work, University of North Carolina experts believe a blast of ultrasound to the testes can safely stop sperm production for six months.

With a grant of $100,000 from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation they will push ahead with more clinical trials.

The researchers ultimately hope it could offer a new birth control option to couples throughout the world.

Lead researcher Dr James Tsuruta said: "We think this could provide men with up to six months of reliable, low-cost, non-hormonal contraception from a single round of treatment.'

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That would be fantastic if it proved to be reliable and reversible. It would put the choice of reproduction in the hands of men in a safe a and cost effective manner.

The day men have more reproductive options available to them then a condom or abstinence or surgery will be a very good day indeed

Surprised the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation is funding it though, they fund mostly feminist causes when it comes to medical advancements

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Submitted by Paragon on Wed, 2010-05-12 23:51