Contraceptive pill for men nears reality following major breakthrough
Scientists have hailed the discovery as potentially important for the 'future of the human race'.
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Scientists have hailed the discovery as potentially important for the 'future of the human race'.
The findings, detailed in the journal Nature Communications, could pave the way for a highly effective, reversible and non-hormonal male contraceptive for humans and animals.The
While men are spared the pain of contraception-related mood swings, fatigue and mental health complications, women continue to pay the price of scarce research. Read more on Grazia.
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