Scientists to test ultrasound as a male contraceptive

[KaptNemo]

From the BBC
Tuesday, 11 May 2010 10:57 UK
Scientists are beginning tests to see if ultrasound can be used as a reversible contraceptive for men.

Based on early work, University of North Carolina experts believe a blast of ultrasound to the testes can safely stop sperm production for six months.

With a grant of $100,000 from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation they will push ahead with more clinical trials.

The researchers ultimately hope it could offer a new birth control option to couples throughout the world.

Lead researcher Dr James Tsuruta said: "We think this could provide men with up to six months of reliable, low-cost, non-hormonal contraception from a single round of treatment.

"Our long-term goal is to use ultrasound from therapeutic instruments that are commonly found in sports medicine or physical therapy clinics as an inexpensive, long-term, reversible male contraceptive suitable for use in developing to first world countries."

Once the testis has stopped producing sperm and all "sperm reserves" have been depleted, explain the researchers, the man will be temporarily infertile.

Their Grand Challenges Exploration Grant project aims at fine-tuning this technique for maximum effect and safety.

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Wow, Bill Gates just can't stop his war on other people can he???

[flaming_red_pill]

That is messed up on so many levels.

Bill, there are places left in the world with few people if you are that reclusive and loathe your fellow man so much. With your resources and brains, I am sure that you can probably find one, a nice quiet lonely place to die, and the world will keep on turning and babies will keep on popping out, and those of us who are serious about finding humanitarian rather than totalitarian solutions will care for them.

Thanks

[freedom_commonsense]

I find a hot bath works just as well and has a lot less risk involved...