Update on male contraception

@article{Naz2009UpdateOM,
  title={Update on male contraception},
  author={Rajesh K. Naz and Shon P. Rowan},
  journal={Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology},
  year={2009},
  volume={21},
  pages={265–269}
}
  • R. Naz, S. Rowan
  • Published 1 June 2009
  • Medicine
  • Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Purpose of review To review current options of contraception available for men and the recent developments in the field of male contraception. Recent findings Current options for male contraception are the barrier methods such as condoms and the surgical methods such as vasectomy. Condoms are coital-dependent and not always reliable as they are prone to slippage and breakage. Vasectomy has the advantage of being coital-independent but is permanent. Recent surveys have shown that men want to be… 
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