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Male Contraception…What Can I Do?

A guest blog post from Olivia Sumerfield, MCI YAB member and student researcher

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Evolving MCI’s 2025 RFA

Unintended pregnancies remain a persistent global health challenge , highlighting the critical need for more diverse contraceptive options for men. Currently, available choices are limited, with...

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MPU: Learning more about new (and old) forms of male contraception

I first became interested in birth control after I got a pulmonary embolism from my daily oral contraceptive in the fall of my freshman year. After that experience, I was intrigued by the effects of...

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Male Contraception Publications: 1Q’25

This blog series highlights pertinent publications that were featured in MCI's monthly newsletter editions in the first quarter of 2025. The purpose of this blog is to report interesting or...

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Breaking Down Barriers: The Need for More Male Contraceptive Options

When it comes to contraception and family planning, women and people with uteruses have historically shouldered most of the burden. From pills to IUDs, the majority of contraceptive methods have been...

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Male Contraception and Public Health: Lessons from Vaccination Campaigns

Public health initiatives have long relied on vaccination campaigns to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, saving countless lives and improving global health. As the field of male...

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