In the meantime, the work continues. Although Nature Communications’ study indicates one step closer to women and men being on a level playing field when it comes to a variety of different birth control options.
A rising demand for more birth control?
In recent years, there has been an uptick in people delaying parenthood, if not forgoing it altogether. This trend alone indicates a high likelihood of well-received male birth control by the public when it’s finally ready to hit the market.
Another contraception option will provide another layer of protection for couples who are sexually active, yet not looking to conceive. However, the work ahead on the male birth control drug is going to reveal what it’s actually capable of by the time it’s available for distribution.
Currently, women who take birth control pills generally do so at a specified time each day. A birth control drug for men may very well work in the same fashion. Ultimately, time will tell.
