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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    14 days ago

    As my 50th college reunion approaches, I recall my organic chemistry professor telling us around 1975 that male birth control pills were already available, there just weren’t enough takers to make them commercially viable.