Male contraceptives could be available in pharmacies ‘within 5 years’ #nhs #contraception #men

The World Health Organization (WHO) is accelerating worldwide work on male contraception, with new options—including hormonal gels applied to the arms and shoulders and a daily non-hormonal pill—currently being explored. These options would not affect testosterone levels.

Current male methods include condoms and a vasectomy.

The new contraceptives could potentially be rolled out as soon as 2029, raising questions about whether they would become available through the NHS