male contaception; sperm; pregnancy

Male Contraceptives: What's on the Horizon?

This discussion was led by Dr. Christina Wang who is an internationally recognized investigator in male reproductive medicine and biology and is a Professor of Medicine, Assistant Dean at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and Site Director for the Clinical and Translational Science...
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- May 29, 2023
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Male contraceptive disables sperm

At a Glance A compound temporarily disabled mouse and human sperm. It also prevented pregnancies in mice. The findings could potentially lead to a non-hormonal, on-demand contraceptive pill for men https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/male-contraceptive-disables-sperm
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- Apr 9, 2023
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TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038