A review of various types of male contraception

Birth control options for men are limited to only condoms and vasectomies. This review focuses on various types of male contraceptives for adequate fertility control and family planning by mutual understanding of couples (healthy family planning). Male contraceptive methods include hormonal and n...

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Main Authors: Yeonhee Pyo, Ki Han Kwon
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Language:English
Published: MRE Press 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Men's Health
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Online Access:https://oss.jomh.org/files/article/20241230-441/pdf/JOMH2024021503.pdf
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description Birth control options for men are limited to only condoms and vasectomies. This review focuses on various types of male contraceptives for adequate fertility control and family planning by mutual understanding of couples (healthy family planning). Male contraceptive methods include hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptives, condoms, vasectomies, and using active ingredients from plants. Contraception in men is related to progesterone concentration, sperm count, sperm motility, sperm maturation and sperm viability. Studies are required on no side-effect-safe contraceptives for men that control serum progesterone levels, however do not increase oxidative stress. In conclusion, this article covers hormonal, non-hormonal, and plant-based male contraception in addition to the popular condoms and vasectomy. Furthermore, it includes partial description of the variety and mechanisms of male contraceptive methods available to men.
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spelling doaj-art-e4bfd399cff147e38639a217defe56732025-01-03T08:41:59ZengMRE PressJournal of Men's Health1875-68671875-68592024-12-0120121810.22514/jomh.2024.196S1875-6867(24)00304-XA review of various types of male contraceptionYeonhee Pyo0Ki Han Kwon1Department of Beauty Cosmetics, College of Biomedical and Health Science, Konkuk University, 27478 Chungju, Republic of KoreaCollege of General Education, Kookmin University, 02707 Seoul, Republic of KoreaBirth control options for men are limited to only condoms and vasectomies. This review focuses on various types of male contraceptives for adequate fertility control and family planning by mutual understanding of couples (healthy family planning). Male contraceptive methods include hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptives, condoms, vasectomies, and using active ingredients from plants. Contraception in men is related to progesterone concentration, sperm count, sperm motility, sperm maturation and sperm viability. Studies are required on no side-effect-safe contraceptives for men that control serum progesterone levels, however do not increase oxidative stress. In conclusion, this article covers hormonal, non-hormonal, and plant-based male contraception in addition to the popular condoms and vasectomy. Furthermore, it includes partial description of the variety and mechanisms of male contraceptive methods available to men.https://oss.jomh.org/files/article/20241230-441/pdf/JOMH2024021503.pdfcontraceptionmale contraceptive methodbirth controlprogesterone
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