Move over girls the men are taking charge! can we trust them.

Jacqui D · 05-04-2009, 12:22 PM

Just saw this headline in the news, now i do not advequate any type of inoculation, but i expect this one will go ahead it's been a long time coming, but if it's true what scientists have been saying for many years that male sperm count is down generally because of poisons in the air and in our water supplies and many other factors also this kind of inoculation will be useless the money spent inventing this one i feel will be of no use.
But of course the immediate situation for birth control will be controlled perhaps by the male other than the women who has put herself through years of this type of medical experimentation for the good of unwanted births.
The new male contraceptive jab that is nearly 100% effective
By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 12:00 PM on 04th May 2009

A male contraceptive injection has proved highly effective in a large study of more than 1,000 men.
Just over one in 100 men conceived a child over a period of two years, which is considered a very good result.
No contraceptive is 100 per cent effective and each year between 1 per cent and 2 per cent of women on the Pill get pregnant.

Sperm race: The testosterone injection works by reducing levels of two regulatory brain chemicals, which then disrupt sperm production
The testosterone injection was tested on a group of healthy fertile Chinese men aged 20 to 45. Each had fathered at least one child in the previous two years.
Female partners were aged between 18 and 38 and had no reproductive problems.
Dr Yi-Qun Gu, from the National Research for Family Planning in Beijing, said: 'For couples who cannot, or prefer not to use only female-oriented contraception, options have been limited to vasectomy, condom and withdrawal.
'Our study shows a male hormonal contraceptive regimen may be a potential, novel and workable alternative.'
The men were given monthly 500 milligram injections of testosterone undecanoate (TU) in tea seed oil over a period of two and a half years.
No serious side effects were reported and the men's fertility returned to normal in all but two participants after the treatment was stopped.
Testosterone injections lead to a reduction in levels of two regulatory brain chemicals, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinising hormone (LH).
This in turn disrupts sperm production, but the effect is reversible.

Sperm counts return to normal four to six months after the injections are halted.
Results from the trial, the largest effectiveness study of a testosterone-based male contraceptive ever undertaken, will appear in the June issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.
Dr Gu said: 'Despite the present encouraging results, the long-term safety of this hormonal male contraceptive regimen requires more extensive testing with a focus on cardiovascular, prostate and behavioural safety.'

Swanny · 05-04-2009, 05:56 PM

I'm too old to bother having kids but am thinking of becoming a sperm donor

A mate of mine has done it and now has about 14 kids out there somewhere.
Great way to sow your seed without the hassle of bring the little buggers up

If I do that then I can have the snip and be done with it, that's safer than an injection

Jacqui D · 05-04-2009, 09:06 PM

If unemployment continues Swanny there will be thousands queing up for donation i'm sure?
I wonder if they pay well i'm sure they do lol!

05-04-2009, 12:22 PM	#1
Jacqui D Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kent,England Posts: 1,267	Move over girls the men are taking charge! can we trust them. Just saw this headline in the news, now i do not advequate any type of inoculation, but i expect this one will go ahead it's been a long time coming, but if it's true what scientists have been saying for many years that male sperm count is down generally because of poisons in the air and in our water supplies and many other factors also this kind of inoculation will be useless the money spent inventing this one i feel will be of no use. But of course the immediate situation for birth control will be controlled perhaps by the male other than the women who has put herself through years of this type of medical experimentation for the good of unwanted births. The new male contraceptive jab that is nearly 100% effective By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 12:00 PM on 04th May 2009 A male contraceptive injection has proved highly effective in a large study of more than 1,000 men. Just over one in 100 men conceived a child over a period of two years, which is considered a very good result. No contraceptive is 100 per cent effective and each year between 1 per cent and 2 per cent of women on the Pill get pregnant. Sperm race: The testosterone injection works by reducing levels of two regulatory brain chemicals, which then disrupt sperm production The testosterone injection was tested on a group of healthy fertile Chinese men aged 20 to 45. Each had fathered at least one child in the previous two years. Female partners were aged between 18 and 38 and had no reproductive problems. Dr Yi-Qun Gu, from the National Research for Family Planning in Beijing, said: 'For couples who cannot, or prefer not to use only female-oriented contraception, options have been limited to vasectomy, condom and withdrawal. 'Our study shows a male hormonal contraceptive regimen may be a potential, novel and workable alternative.' The men were given monthly 500 milligram injections of testosterone undecanoate (TU) in tea seed oil over a period of two and a half years. No serious side effects were reported and the men's fertility returned to normal in all but two participants after the treatment was stopped. Testosterone injections lead to a reduction in levels of two regulatory brain chemicals, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinising hormone (LH). This in turn disrupts sperm production, but the effect is reversible. Sperm counts return to normal four to six months after the injections are halted. Results from the trial, the largest effectiveness study of a testosterone-based male contraceptive ever undertaken, will appear in the June issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Dr Gu said: 'Despite the present encouraging results, the long-term safety of this hormonal male contraceptive regimen requires more extensive testing with a focus on cardiovascular, prostate and behavioural safety.'

05-04-2009, 05:56 PM	#2
Swanny I dont need a label ! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Shire of Wilt Posts: 2,889	Re: Move over girls the men are taking charge! can we trust them. I'm too old to bother having kids but am thinking of becoming a sperm donor A mate of mine has done it and now has about 14 kids out there somewhere. Great way to sow your seed without the hassle of bring the little buggers up If I do that then I can have the snip and be done with it, that's safer than an injection

05-04-2009, 09:06 PM	#3
Jacqui D Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kent,England Posts: 1,267	Re: Move over girls the men are taking charge! can we trust them. If unemployment continues Swanny there will be thousands queing up for donation i'm sure? I wonder if they pay well i'm sure they do lol!