– We are always hearing about breakthroughs in male birth control but I never seem to hear about it again. Why is this? Is there a reason why multiple different forms of male birth control never seem to materialize for sale?

Question

– We are always hearing about breakthroughs in male birth control but I never seem to hear about it again. Why is this? Is there a reason why multiple different forms of male birth control never seem to materialize for sale?

In: Biology

Answer 1

Female contraceptives have many uses besides birthcontrol therefore it is easier to justify its development for grants, research efforts and regulatory boards.

Additionally men can undergo vasectomies which is “permanant” and significantly less risky than “getting your tubes tied”