Male Birth Control Pills Might Start Human Trials This Year

Yes, rejoicing! Scientists say that they might have created a birth control pill for men and could start human trials as early as this year.

The compound, dubbed GPHR-529, was developed by researchers from the University of Minnesota. They were able to keep lab mice sterile for four to six weeks.

The team wants to conduct human trials for the pill by the end of 2022.

Male birth control pills have been used in human trials in the past, but they often use hormonal treatments to achieve sterility, which can result in unwanted side effects like lowered sex drive and high cholesterol.

Since the pill from the University of Minnesota team is nonhormonal, it could achieve the wanted results without the use of testosterone.

The threshold for side effects from birth control pills is low since men don't have to suffer the consequences of pregnancies.

The team says that the mice were sterile after they stopped taking GPHR-529. The effects would be temporary for men taking it.

Even if it works, we're still a long way from having a commercially viable male birth control pill. It does hold promise, and could offer a compelling alternative to other male birth control methods that involve heating up your balls.

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