– 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

A woman’s reproductive system is very complex – and thus easier to “break” so that pregnancy can’t occur.

A man’s reproductive system is relatively simple, and hard to break, particularly in a non-permanent manner. So far, no “drug based” birth control has proven safe and effective and reversable.