The second part of the study is still ongoing, and researchers aim to examine, among other things, the safety of the treatment and its side effects, as well as if it indeed prevents pregnancy.
“After sixty-five years since the discovery of the pill, the medical world has been waiting a long time for a solution for men,” said Dr. Eran Altman, a specialist in gynecology and the director of the sperm bank at Beilinson Hospital. “The pill’s effectiveness is very high, and most women are satisfied with the treatment, but the burden of contraception falls largely on them.
“Some women cannot take hormones for medical reasons or suffer from side effects from pill treatments that cause them to stop. Research is heading in the right direction, but it’s worth remembering that researchers still have a long way to go to assess the safety of the treatment, its effectiveness, how well it prevents pregnancy, and how it’s perceived.”
