In a groundbreaking study, 222 men between the ages of 18 and 50 applied a daily dose of a gel to their shoulder blades as a form of contraception. The experiment involved five milliliters of the gel, which is equivalent to a teaspoon, being applied once a day for 12 weeks. The participants were required to be in monogamous relationships and obtain the consent of their partners before participating in the study.
During the study, sperm count tests were conducted at regular intervals to predict fertility. After 12 weeks of daily application, 86% of the participants experienced a decrease in sperm count from approximately 15 to 200 million per milliliter to one million sperm or less. According to the researchers, this level is effective for preventing spontaneous pregnancy.
The second part of the study is still underway, and researchers are focusing on several areas, including safety and side effects of the treatment and its effectiveness in preventing pregnancy. However, Dr. Eran Altman, gynecology expert and director of the sperm bank at Beilinson Hospital, believes that while this research is moving in the right direction, it’s important to remember that researchers still have a long way to go before they can fully test the safety and effectiveness of this new method of contraception for men.
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