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Male Birth Control: A 10-Year Shot Arrives
3 Sep
Summary
- A 10-year reversible male birth control injection is available.
- Developed in the 1970s by Indian engineer Sujoy Guha.
- Drug companies currently show no interest in the breakthrough.
A recent documentary, set against the backdrop of a Las Vegas health expo, sheds light on a significant advancement in male contraception. The film introduces RISUG, a 10-year reversible birth control injection for men, pioneered by Indian biomedical engineer Sujoy Guha since the 1970s.
Guha's innovation, which blocks sperm from entering ejaculate, achieved 99% success in a 2018 trial with no major reported side effects. However, this breakthrough has been met with skepticism in the United States and a notable lack of interest from pharmaceutical companies.
Historically, men have relied on condoms since the 17th century and vasectomies since the 19th century. The development of the birth control pill for women over 50 years ago shifted the responsibility of contraception primarily to women. RISUG offers a potential alternative, but its market debut faces considerable hurdles.
