Male Birth Control Pill 99% Effective for Mice Is Ready for Human Trials

Scientists in the United States have created a contraceptive pill for males that is safe and effective in mice. They are now planning to test it in clinical trials on humans this year.

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The University of Minnesota presented its findings to the American Chemical Society’s Spring 2020 conference in San Diego, California. The secret to the pill is that it does not target testosterone, which is a male sex hormone. This reduces the chance of side effects that have prevented other drugs from reaching pharmacies.