Male Birth Control Gel Works In Monkeys, Study Suggests.

reports a new study found that a male contraceptive called Vasalgel was effective at preventing pregnancy in monkeys. The treatment “consists of a polymer gel injected into the vas deferens...that blocks sperm from escaping.” Researchers observed sixteen males over one mating season, and seven males over two. They are “optimistic that human clinical trials of the method could begin in 2018,” but admit they “still need to test the reversibility of the method in monkeys,” as well as other safety studies. Their findings were published Monday in the journal Basic and Clinical Andrology. AFP (2/7) also covers the study. http://time.com/4661209/male-birth-control-gel/