Scientific advances on contraceptive for men

[lumberjack_jeff]

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/24/health/research/24contraception.html

Now, scientific advances are producing approaches that could pass muster. Prompted by women’s organizations, global health groups and surveys indicating that men are receptive, federal agencies are financing research. Some methods will be presented at an October conference sponsored by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

“Male contraception is a critical area,” said Jenny Sorensen, a foundation spokeswoman. “It doesn’t make sense to not include everyone in the discussion.”

The most studied approach in the United States uses testosterone and progestin hormones, which send the body signals to stop producing sperm. While effective and safe for most men, they have not worked for everyone, and questions about side effects remain.

A lot of the same lame stereotypes from the author "It was also unclear whether men would use them.", but good news nonetheless.

Of course, women may have to trust that their partners are using birth control, as men do now.

No they don't lady. Everyone should have the tools and be responsible for their own fertility.