Male contraception-a topic with many facets.
In addition to the scientific issues associated with male contraception, there are a variety of other concerns that must be addressed before new male contraceptives reach the market. Cultural attitudes toward contraception will play a role both in the acceptability of any contraceptive and in compliance and usage. Delivery methods must also be considered; different methods are favored depending on the social context. Prevention of sexually transmitted diseases by a combined contraceptive/microbicidal treatment is a laudable goal, and may enhance public acceptance of a male contraceptive. This review is the result of a workshop that was convened to address these topics.
Lye
R John
RJ
Department of Cell Biology, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0732, USA. rjl6n@virginia.edu
Sipilä
Petra
P
Vernet
Patrick
P
Wagenfeld
Andrea
A
D003267:Contraception / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology; D003272:Contraceptive Agents, Male; D003275:Contraceptive Devices, Male / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015195:Drug Design; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control
D003272:Contraceptive Agents, Male