‘Vasectomy and condoms were the only contraceptive methods for men. It’s more limited than the options for women, ” said Tamar Jacobson, lead researcher in the contraceptive development program at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
The first phase of clinical trials included 96 healthy men. At each trial, men were asked to take two or four pills a day. This should be followed for 28 days. Seven days after taking the drug, testosterone levels were found to be lower than normal. In men who took placebo, the testosterone level remained within normal limits.
The study found that 75 percent of men who took the drug were willing to use it in the future, compared to 46.4 percent who took the placebo. Men who take four pills at a dose of 400 mg daily have lower testosterone levels than those who take two pills at a dose of 200 mg. Both groups are compatible with future drug use.
‘Men’s experiences in clinical trials and high ratings of the pill will help the public in the coming decades,’ Jacobsen said.
Experts believe that testosterone supplements are usually harmful to the liver. But DMAU has not shown any side effects yet. The researchers found that sperm counts decreased sharply when given exactly four weeks, but returned to normal within four to six weeks after stopping the medication.
According to a report in Medical News Today, contraceptive studies are increasingly focused on making contraceptive pills that either prevent women from ovulating or make it impossible for sperm to enter the uterus. Contraceptive trials among men were discontinued. Side effects are the main reason for stopping it. But this study may lead to new change.
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