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Suneeta Sunny

Male Contraception: Novel Product With Lasting Effects, Reversibility Like IUDs Shows Positive Results In Human Trial

The new product, ADAM, developed by Contraline, has a hydrogel insert which when injected into the sperm duct could reduce sperm motility and concentration similar to that of a vasectomy. (Credit: pixabay/ StockSnap)

A novel male contraceptive technique that has long-lasting effects and reversibility like an IUD (intrauterine device) used in women has shown positive results in a human clinical trial.

The new product, named ADAM and developed by Contraline, has a hydrogel insert, which when injected into the sperm duct could reduce sperm motility and concentration similar to that of a vasectomy. However, unlike vasectomy, the contraception is fully reversible.

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