University of Utah Health researchers are looking for couples to participate in a study of contraceptive gel for men.
. He also is the chief of the Division of Family Planning in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Utah Health.
The gel contains two hormones, researchers say. One is a synthetic progesterone called Nestorone, which blocks natural testosterone production in the testes and reduces sperm production. The other, a replacement hormone, helps maintain sex drive and other natural functions. “No medication has no side effects,” Turok said. But looking at the side effects that women experience while using hormonal contraception, it’s clear “we need to find better methods,” he said.
After a year, the men will stop using the gel, and researchers will watch for at least four months until their sperm count returns to a normal range.
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