Introduction of new contraceptive options
Till now, men's options to avoid unwanted pregnancy were mainly condoms and vasectomy. But soon, new and modern options like 'PausePill' and 'Plan A' will be available in the market. Recent surveys have shown that more than 61% of men are eager to adopt these new methods.
'Pozpill': Contraceptive pill as per need
Pospill, developed by 'NEXT Life Sciences', is a non-hormonal medicine, which provides contraceptive protection for approximately 24 hours. It can be taken before sex or daily. Instead of stopping the formation of sperm, this medicine blocks the signals from the vas deferens during ejaculation, thereby maintaining a normal sexual experience. It has got 100% success in initial trials.
'Plan A': Reversible implants for the long term
'Plan A' is an excellent alternative for men who do not want to take the pill regularly. This is called the 'fertility switch', which can be activated for 3 to 10 years. In this, a hydrogel called Vasalgel is injected into the spermatic duct by the doctors, which blocks the sperms but allows other fluids to flow.
Sterilized and completely safe
Traditional sterilization involves permanently cutting the tubes, whereas 'Plan A' requires no cuts or stitches. If men want to become father again, this gel can be easily dissolved through a special solution, which brings back fertility. After positive results of studies conducted on animals, now its human trials have also been successful, which has increased the chances of it coming into the market soon.
Shared responsibility and relief for women
The demand for contraceptive options for men is not limited to men only, but is also increasing from women. According to surveys, most women want their partners to share the responsibility of contraception, which would provide them relief from the side effects of hormonal pills. The company aims to begin large-scale clinical trials by the end of 2026 and bring them to market in the next two years.