It’s an injection that has a similar effect to a vasectomy, it lasts three months with limited study on 1756 men showing it can perform as an effective contraception in 95% of males. The ANZAC research institute may be on to something big here though it looks like it might not be going anywhere with some sponsors backing out and the government not showing much of an interest in the project.

One of the projects researchers, Professor Liu, says major pharmaceutical companies have dropped out and that the government itself may not be fully aware of the demand for a male contraceptive such as this one. “I think there’s a real need for it because I see a lot of couples where a female doesn’t want to use or is intolerant to a female contraceptive pill or males who want to delay vasectomy” he said adding that “My perception is that people want it but it seems to be that somehow that isn’t being heard at a government level”.

The contraceptive works by suppressing sperm output, it is largely composed of androgen and progestin and lasts for up to three months. Theoretically and with limited research there doesn’t seem to be any adverse side effects, it works on 95% of males and will really help improve the lives of many people.

Contraceptive for men a shot in the arm

Whether or not you’re an Australian citizen I highly recommend you contact the Queensland government on this issue. While the contraceptive is being developed in Australia its results could really help the entire planet.

http://botlbrush.com/blog/?p=133

Obviously 95% isn’t enough, but why isn’t this front page news?