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A pill for him promises a new era for contraception

Author
Paperleap
Published
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://www.paperleap.com/blog/articles/a-pill-for-him-promises-a-new-era-for-contraception-0cccc9

Researchers have completed the first human trial of YCT-529, a once-daily, non-hormonal male birth control pill that blocks sperm production by targeting the retinoic acid receptor-alpha. The Phase 1a study in 16 men found no major safety issues, setting the stage for longer trials to measure its effect on sperm counts.

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