An exciting development, but the drug affects the body’s use of Vitamin A so I think they need more studies looking for non-reproductive side effects.
Night blindness and immune dysfunction are associated with vitamin A deficiency.
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Birth control: US scientists develop world’s 1st male contraceptive pill
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I'm not an expert, but looking at the research paper this is just blocking one one particular vitamin a receptor, so most functions of vitamin A would not be affected. Once concern is that this particular receptor (RAR-alpha) is partially responsible for neutrophil production, although they didn't notice any changes in animal tests, possibly because those receptors are tucked away inside your bone marrow. Still could be a concern with long term use though...
I suppose the longer term human studies will show if it decreases white blood cell count.
Yeah there are still several stages of clinical trials before this gets to market. Here's hoping though!
The question is what are the side effects
They should really be weighed against the current side effects associated with the hormonal pill.
Off the top of my head (not a doctor!), these include: depression, nausea, headaches and a myriad of others.
Soon to be banned because bIrTh CoNTroL bAD
This would also fall under gender affirming care but since it would be for men then maybe the fascists would be okay with it...
Banned for some mandated for others
Lmao
Hormone-free? Fuck this shit. We have only one hormonal free birth control. But they get a pill?