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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/145868| Title: | The male contraceptive |
| Authors: | Calleja, Sasha Marli Felice, Hanna Marie |
| Keywords: | Male contraception Male contraceptives Fertility, Human Spermatogenesis Spermatozoa -- Motility Hypothalamo-hypophyseal system |
| Issue Date: | 2026 |
| Publisher: | MMSA |
| Citation: | Calleja, S. M., & Felice, H. M. (2026). The male contraceptive. Malta Medical Students' Journal, 2, 143-158. |
| Abstract: | Male contraception remains limited to condoms and vasectomy, disproportionately placing the reproductive burden on women. This review examines emerging hormonal and non-hormonal alternatives. Hormonal methods, like Nestorone/Testosterone gels, achieve >90% efficacy by suppressing the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis, though they face "fertility gaps" during recovery. In contrast, non-hormonal strategies including those targeting sperm production, sperm motility and sperm emission offer rapid, "on-demand" reversibility without endocrine disruption. While hormonal options lead in clinical readiness, diversifying these methods is vital for reducing unintended pregnancies. These advancements represent a critical shift toward global reproductive equity and shared family planning. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/145868 |
| Appears in Collections: | MMSJ, Volume 2 |
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