Methods A literature search was carried out to review the existing options and the criteria for
optimal contraception, to establish the principles of a male pre-contraception consultation …

Methods of male contraception that have been developed so far have mainly focused on the
inhibition of spermatogenesis through suppression of the hypothalamo-pituitary secretion of …

Context Contraception is a major global health issue, which is still dominated by female
contraception. Developments in male contraception could help redistribute the contraceptive …

Improving current contraceptives and discovering novel, easy to use methods with added
health benefits would meet the needs of couples who seek alternatives to current methods …

Approximately 40 to 50% of pregnancies are unintended. Contraceptive use significantly
reduces the risk of unintended pregnancy. Approximately 70% of couples' contraceptive use …

Objective Systematic review of the literature on the effectiveness and safety of permanent
female contraception. Material and methods A systematic Medline and Cochrane Library …

Currently approved male-directed contraceptive methods include condoms and vas
occlusion. Vas occlusion is very effective but is intended to be non-reversible. Condoms …

PIP: At least 8 new male contraceptives have emerged and most can be used now, but little
promotion of these new methods has occurred. No-scalpel vasectomy developed in China …

The world population, currently estimated to be almost seven billion, is expected to double in
less than four decades. The projected population growth will cause severe competition for …