Male contraceptive gel research shows promising results

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Male contraceptive gel research: A daily contraceptive gel for men containing Nestorone and testosterone, applied to the shoulders, has shown promise in lowering sperm counts in around eight weeks.
Faster effectiveness: The gel reached low sperm levels in 80% of men after 12 weeks, with more than half reaching contraception-level effectiveness in just eight weeks, quicker than other experimental male contraceptives.
Methodology and safety: The gel is applied to the shoulders to ensure ease of use and minimal contact with others. Accidental exposure could cause adverse effects like premature puberty in children and acne or excessive hair growth in women.
Study results and implications: The trial participants had their sperm count measured every four weeks, with potential for even greater effectiveness between four and eight weeks. The faster suppression of sperm output makes the gel more attractive and acceptable to potential users.
Future developments: The male contraceptive gel research aims to share the responsibility of contraception between men and women, potentially leading to additional scientific discoveries in contraceptive products for men. A non-hormonal male contraceptive drug, YCT-529, is also in development to deactivate a protein inhibiting sperm production without using testosterone.

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