Medical breakthrough for male contraceptive pill

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Could a male contraceptive pill finally be on the horizon? A hormone-free pill, YCT-529, has successfully cleared its first human trial, offering a potential game-changer for men's reproductive health. Currently, men's contraceptive options are limited, but this new pill could provide a much-needed alternative.    This innovative pill works by temporarily disabling sperm without affecting testosterone levels. It targets a specific protein crucial for sperm production, rendering sperm temporarily unable to fertilize an egg. According to medical experts, this development represents a significant step forward in men's health and gender equity.  While the research is promising, it's still in early stages, and the pill's approval is a long way off. But this hormone-free male contraceptive pill offers hope for expanding options in the future. Stay tuned for further updates on this potentially revolutionary development!  #MaleContraception #MensHealth #HormoneFree #BirthControl

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00:00A male contraceptive pill could just be around the corner after a hormone-free pill has just

00:05cleared its first human trial.

00:07Hi, I'm health reporter Sarah McCann.

00:11Here is everything you need to know.

00:14There is no male contraceptive pill available at the moment, with contraception options for

00:19men limited to condoms or a vasectomy.

00:22However, this could soon change after a hormone-free male contraceptive pill cleared its first

00:28human trial.

00:30Known as YCT-529, it works by temporarily disabling sperm, and can be taken once every few days

00:39with no significant side effects.

00:43The pill is hormone-free, meaning it doesn't suppress testosterone, it instead targets a

00:48protein essential for sperm production, temporarily leaving sperm unable to fertilise an egg.

00:54Speaking about the development, medical group MaleXL have described it as a landmark moment

00:59in men's health and gender equity.

01:02The research around this new proposed hormone-free male contraceptive pill is promising.

01:07However, it is still in the early phases, and if the medication is approved, it is a long

01:13way off.

01:15If you need to find out information about contraceptive options, you can find out more at NHS.UK.

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