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 B. 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… CONTINUE READING
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