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[Article] Male Birth Control Pill to Stop Sperm Production Passes Safety Test (www.scientificamerican.com)

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A hormone-free pill, called YCT-529, that temporarily stops sperm production by blocking a vitamin A metabolite has just concluded its first safety trial in humans, getting a step closer to increasing male contraceptive options

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[–] Solumbran@lemmy.world -2 points 4 days ago

Yes, but if at some point the benchmark being used is obviously, undoubtedly flawed on a matter that can be solved, then it's time to ignore the benchmark.

The medical sector is always loooving to make exceptions and ignore rules, but when it comes to women's health suddenly the protocol is set in stone, that seems pretty convenient for a sector that is pretty well known to be extremely set in their sexist ways.