Researchers from the University of Edinburgh have reportedly discovered a “vital” gene called called Katnal1, which is responsible for supporting and providing nutrients to sperm. Scientists believe that if this gene is blocked, it “could stop mature sperm ready for fertilisation being released from the testes.”
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This essentially means that the effects of the drug would be reversible, because “Katnal1 only affects sperm cells in the later stages of development, so it would not hinder the early states of sperm production and the overall ability to produce sperm,” explained Dr Lee Smith from the University of Edinburgh.
However, it seems the news may fall flat for some, with the Family Planning Association releasing data showing that only a third of men would consider trialling a contraceptive pill.
“When news stories of potential male contraceptives are released, the enthusiasm of the potential discovery always seems to be tempered by quotes from sceptics, who claim that men either can’t be bothered to take birth control pills, or that women can’t trust them to do so,” said a spokesperson for Health Express in the UK.
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“Cynics usually weigh in as well, pointing out that pharmaceutical companies don’t really want birth control options for men – especially not in the form of a cheap, one-off injection – because money-making in that area is limited. Whether you believe this is true or not will depend on your own levels of cynicism.”
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And it's also the natural function of men's bodies to spew out brain-dead sperm. OHH, so that's how you got here.
ReplySuch a pity your mother didn't have the brains to have an abortion.
ReplyAnd by the way HUU JOHN, have you been inducted into the SOCIALLY RETARDED MEN'S CLUB lately. Clearly you haven't come within a bull's roar of pussie in years eh?
ReplyI promise I will find the world's smallest violin and play it just for you, HUU JOHN.
Reply"Scary", A lot of wood to chip off, yet all misses! You talk about courageous women and portray all men as lesser beings. A women who has no choice but to give birth..........Brave? No, natural function of a woman's body. Men fighting for our country and knowing they might not come back? Brave? Yes! Women fight for women's rights? Brave? Yes, but sexist! Where a man would fight for his country, a women only fights for her own rights and freedom, while leaving men who have been victimised by today's cultural ironies are left without support and a voice. Like a said, get your head out of your vagina. You are truly yeasting by the mouth.
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