Recent advances in hormonal male contraception
Meriggiola, M.C.; Costantino, A.; Cerpolini, S.
Contraception 65(4): 269-272
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 0010-7824 PMID: 12020775 DOI: 10.1016/s0010-7824(02)00297-4Document Number: 242207
Hormones inhibit fertility in men by suppressing sperm production. Testosterone-enanthate induced azoospermia has proven to provide optimal contraceptive protection. Preliminary studies have shown that testosterone alone or androgen-progestin combinations induce profound sperm suppression in the Eastern and white populations, respectively. Thus, these regimens may represent viable options for male contraception. New long-acting androgen formulations represent a major advancement in this field, allowing for the development of more acceptable and effective regimens.