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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Science
Nicola Davis Science correspondent

Non-hormonal male contraceptive implant lasts at least two years in trials

Illustrative image showing the product being injected
The company behind the product said the implant was inserted in a minimally invasive procedure that took about 10 minutes and used local anaesthetic. Photograph: Contraline

An implantable, non-hormonal male contraceptive has been shown in trials to last for at least two years.

The contraceptive, known as Adam, is a water-soluble hydrogel that is implanted in the sperm ducts, preventing sperm from mixing with semen.

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