Unwanted pregnancy has serious health and social implications all around the world. The skilled research undertaken by the pharmaceutical industry has led to sophisticated medicines to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Yet research continues into contraceptive medicines for women and, more recently, men.
Disease: Contraception
Last update: July 2009
Intro
FAQ: What does the future hold?
Female contraception still sees advances, even though existing medications are highly sophisticated. Male contraception is at an earlier stage of development; clinical trials are underway with an implant that shuts down sperm production. Future advances are likely to come from a greater understanding about how sperm moves and how it fuses with the ovum.