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Have you ever wondered why we don’t have a hormonal contraceptive for men, despite women having had access to birth control pills for over 60 years? In this episode, we explore the current state of male contraception, why it’s taken so long for options to emerge, and what challenges still stand in the way.
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Topics discussed in today’s episode:
- Why male contraception is moving slowly despite decades of research and a long history of hormonal contraceptives for women.
- An overview of the scientific hurdles faced in developing a safe, effective hormonal contraceptive for men.
- The side effects men face in trials and how they compare to those experienced by women taking hormonal contraceptives.
- How different groups of men respond to hormonal contraceptives, especially testosterone-based methods.
- The impact of testosterone-based contraception on male fertility and the recovery process after discontinuation.
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Resources mentioned:
- Development of new hormonal male contraception for the couple
- A global study of men and women’s male contraceptive knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors using mixed methods
- Real Food for Fertility | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack and Lily Nichols
- The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
- Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook
- Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program
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Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic
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Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM)
This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women’s health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you’ve been waiting for. Click here to apply now!
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