A good news for all the men out there. Now males can also avail contraceptive pills. Unlike females, contraceptive pills will be available for males also. Scientists have found that drug which can control the release of sperms. The compound helps to slow down the process of fertilization.
EP055 is the drug that was given to Rhesus Macaque monkeys during a study at Oregon National Primate Research Centre in the US. Scientists have successfully tested a ‘male pill’ which limits the activity of sperm without causing any side effects. It works by targeting a protein of sperm limiting its activity to swim. EP055 is ideal for non- hormonal male contraception. It is hoped that safe and reversible drugs could be available within a decade.
Although EP055 has not yet been tested in human, our data indicate that it has strong potential to be a male contraceptive that would provide an alternative to condoms or vasectomy.
