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. 2022 Jan 13;106(1):1-3.
doi: 10.1093/biolre/ioab208.

Catalyzing momentum in male contraceptive development†

Logan M Nickels, Kevin Shane, Heather L Vahdat

Catalyzing momentum in male contraceptive development†

Logan M Nickels et al. Biol Reprod. .

Abstract

Globally, nearly half of all pregnancies are unplanned. Male contraceptives offer the potential to decrease unintended pregnancy and introduce contraceptive equity, but decades of research have yet to bring a novel product to market. New funding avenues from the philanthropic sector seek to stimulate research in male contraceptives through investments, grants, and support for trainees alongside other programs that encourage product development and ultimately commercialization. This Forum outlines the purpose of and funding opportunities provided by Male Contraceptive Initiative, a funding agency and non-profit focused on the advancement of non-hormonal, reversible contraceptive technologies for those who produce sperm.

Keywords: Contraception; fellowships; grants; male contraception; reproductive biology; research support; sperm function; sperm motility; spermatogenesis.

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