title: [Male contraception].
abstract: Contraception allows within a heterosexual couple to have a more fulfilling as possible sexuality while protecting against the occurrence of unintended pregnancy. In a majority of couples, contraception is assumed by women. Currently, male contraceptive methods most commonly used are the male condom and vasectomy. Many other strategies, including hormonal contraceptive regimens, have been proposed and evaluated. The purpose of this review is to present an overview of the various current and future male contraceptive methods.
authors.affiliation: CHRU de Lille, hôpital Albert-Calmette, service d'andrologie, 59037 Lille cedex, France; CHRU de Lille, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, service de gynécologie médicale, orthogénie et médecine du couple, 59037 Lille cedex, France; CHRU de Lille, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, service de gynécologie endocrinienne et médecine de la reproduction, 59037 Lille cedex, France. Electronic address: geoffroy.ROBIN@chru-lille.fr.
authors.forename: Geoffroy
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Robin
authors.affiliation: CHRU de Lille, hôpital Albert-Calmette, service d'andrologie, 59037 Lille cedex, France; CHRU de Lille, hôpital Claude-Huriez, service d'urologie, 59037 Lille cedex, France.
authors.forename: François
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Marcelli
authors.affiliation: CHRU de Lille, hôpital Albert-Calmette, service d'andrologie, 59037 Lille cedex, France.
authors.forename: Jean-Marc
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Rigot
mesh_terms: D003267:Contraception / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy