Male Contraceptive Initiative is your go-to source for all things male contraception. We provide a wealth of information, including research updates, educational resources, funding opportunities, news and events, and more. Whether you're a researcher, healthcare provider, or simply interested in learning more, we've got you covered.
Male contraception is a vital component of comprehensive family planning. By providing men with a wider range of options, we can empower individuals and couples to make informed decisions about their reproductive health. By staying informed and supporting advocacy efforts, you can contribute to expanding access to male contraception and empowering individuals worldwide.
Understanding Male Reproduction: MCI’s Educational Primers
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To grasp the potential of new male contraceptive methods, it's essential to have a basic understanding of the male reproductive system. This series of articles aims to make key topics and themes related to male reproductive biology and contraception more accessible.
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Nuts & Bolts: The Male Reproductive System
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By understanding these fundamental concepts, you can better appreciate the innovative research being conducted to develop new male birth control options.
External Resources
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Clinical Trials
Interested in clinical trials for male contraception? Please visit our web page dedicated to share information about planned and on-going clinical trials! Hormonal Male Contraception
Hormonal contraception for men is being tested in clinical trials at sites around the globe. For more information, please see the Center for Male Contraceptive Research and Development. Additionally, these publications provide details about the state of hormonal male birth control research and development: "Male Hormonal Contraception: Where are We Now?" by Christina Wang, Mario P.R. Festin, and Ronald S. Swerdloff "Male Hormonal Contraception" by Arthi Thirumalai, Stephanie T Page |
Calliope: A Contraceptive Pipeline Database
Put together by FHI360, Calliope maintains current information on both male and female contraceptives in development. MPT Product Development Database
Multipurpose Prevention Technologies (MPTs) are an innovative class of products that deliver varied combinations of HIV prevention, other STI prevention, and contraception and will improve the lives of women, couples, and families worldwide. This database includes MPT products that are currently in active development. Cryopreservation
Men are currently limited to condoms and vasectomies. These methods can be combined with cryopreservation for long-term preservation of sperm and future fertility. More information can be found here. |
Literature Reviews
A literature review is an overview of the previously published works on a specific topic. For an under-studied area of scientific enquiry like male contraception, they are extremely useful in gaining a deeper understanding in the research that has been done and what can be extrapolated from it. In this section, we share some existing literature reviews that will help readers develop a deeper understanding of the field of male birth control research and development.
"Male Contraception: where are we going and where have we been?" by John Joseph Reynolds-Wright & Richard Anderson
"The future of male contraception: a fertile ground" by Iyad Khourdaji, Jacqueline Zillioux, Kevin Eisenfrats, Daniel Foley, and Ryan Smith
"New Approaches to Male Non-Hormonal Contraception" by Jean-Jacques Nya-Ngatchou and John K. Amory
"Contraception Technology: Past, Present, and Future" by Regine Sitruk-Ware, Anita Nath, and Daniel R. Mishell Jr
"The future of male contraception: a fertile ground" by Iyad Khourdaji, Jacqueline Zillioux, Kevin Eisenfrats, Daniel Foley, and Ryan Smith
"New Approaches to Male Non-Hormonal Contraception" by Jean-Jacques Nya-Ngatchou and John K. Amory
"Contraception Technology: Past, Present, and Future" by Regine Sitruk-Ware, Anita Nath, and Daniel R. Mishell Jr