Male hormonal contraceptives: a potentially patentable and profitable product

@article{Cornia2005MaleHC,
  title={Male hormonal contraceptives: a potentially patentable and profitable product},
  author={Paul B. Cornia and Bradley D Anawalt},
  journal={Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents},
  year={2005},
  volume={15},
  pages={1727 - 1737}
}
Although women have traditionally shouldered the responsibility of contraception, up to one-third of couples worldwide employ a male form of contraception (e.g., vasectomy or condoms). Vasectomy should be considered irreversible and long-term use of condoms is associated with a relatively high failure rate (pregnancy). Because many women are unable to use hormonal contraception and men want more contraceptive options, there is a need for a safe, effective, reversible and well-tolerated male… 
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