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The Best Birth Control In The World Is For Men

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Re: The Best Birth Control In The World Is For Men

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Post by spydum »

I would be concerned about forgetting to get it redone on year 11.. then surprise!

From the sounds of it though, you'd still have the same side effects of a traditional vasectomy: sperm granuloma. So one is mostly permanent (reconnection can happen, though super rare).. and one is only good for a few years? Yeah.. I think I'd wait for the first 10 years to see the efficacy.

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Post by shadowfiend »

spydum wrote: post #3

I would be concerned about forgetting to get it redone on year 11.. then surprise! From the sounds of it though, you'd still have the same side effects of a traditional vasectomy: sperm granuloma. So one is mostly permanent (reconnection can happen, though super rare).. and one is only good for a few years? Yeah.. I think I'd wait for the first 10 years to see the efficacy.

I believe we've already waited 10 years. That's why it's “10+”—the oldest trials are about 10 years old at this point, and the effect is still the same (as far as I've been able to read). More, as usual, at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reversible_inhibition_of_sperm_... , including critique.

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Post by jff »

dfc wrote: post #5

The best birth control in the world is one that allows women to have control (and peace of mind) over the process/efficacy.

They already have that. It's very nice that there's also something men can have, both to supplement female birth control and to provide peace of mind for the man. It's not a "one or the other" proposition.

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Post by dfc »

d2vid wrote: post #2

My girlfriend told me about this because she gets blood clots from hormonal birth control and we wish this was an option today. You should complete this survey like I did if you are interested: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TSKSKGM

What happens with the survey? Are you affiliated?

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Post by earbitscom »

dfc wrote: post #5

The best birth control in the world is one that allows women to have control (and peace of mind) over the process/efficacy.

Good point, but I'd argue for both people. The best birth control in the world is one that both parties know has actually been administered.

Re: The Best Birth Control In The World Is For Men

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Post by carbocation »

Let's not trivialize birth control with a title like this.

Good birth control comes from empowering both partners, and protecting those who are unwilling partners.

For women, an IUD is a great option. For men, barrier methods have been the only reliable, reversible methods until now. This is exciting, but let's not forget about the whole scope and meaning of self-control over reproduction.

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