Testosterone injections suppress sperm production, providing effective level of contraceptive protection

A multicenter study encompassing nine countries found that nearly all of a sample of 399 fertile men receiving weekly injections with testosterone enanthate experienced either partial or complete supression of sperm production. The injections afforded men effective contraceptive protection with mini...

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Published in:Perspectives on sexual and reproductive health 1996-07, Vol.28 (4), p.184
Main Author: Mahler, Karen
Format: Article
Language:English
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Birth control
Medical research
Men
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Summary:A multicenter study encompassing nine countries found that nearly all of a sample of 399 fertile men receiving weekly injections with testosterone enanthate experienced either partial or complete supression of sperm production. The injections afforded men effective contraceptive protection with minimal side effects and full recovery of sperm production after the treatment was stopped.
ISSN:1538-6341
1931-2393