Scientists say the findings indicate the possibility of an on-demand birth control pill which could be a 'game-changer' for contraception.
Scientists say the findings indicate the possibility of an on-demand birth control pill which could be a"game-changer" for contraception.A male contraceptive drug that reduces fertility quickly and temporarily has shown promise in mice, a study has suggested.
This suggests the drug can reduce the movement of sperm, a key indicator of its function, scientists said. "Every other experimental hormonal or non-hormonal male contraceptive takes weeks to bring sperm count down or render them unable to fertilise eggs."
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