Article 4BSEZ Hopes rise for male contraceptive pill breakthrough

Hopes rise for male contraceptive pill breakthrough

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Trial of once-daily capsule appeared to reduce sperm count with few side-effects

Hopes for a male contraceptive pill have increased after a trial showed a once-daily capsule appeared to work with no significant side-effects.

The drug aims to suppress levels of hormones that drive the production of sperm and testosterone in the testes.

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