What are the main methods of male contraception?

Most people in society believe that contraception during sex is a female issue, and the main male contraceptive method is condoms. In fact, there are many male contraceptive methods, just like female contraception, and condoms are just one type. So what are the main male contraceptive methods? In addition to condoms, male contraceptive methods also include drugs and surgery. Of course, every contraceptive method has its disadvantages and also has an impact on the body.

Contraception is one of the biggest problems in the life of a couple. However, this burden is currently mostly borne by the weak wife alone. If a man wants to care for his wife more and free her from the trouble of contraception, he might as well learn about the contraceptive methods for men.

1. Condoms

Most men are familiar with this small rubber sleeve. Although some people feel that small condoms are "not good enough", they are the most widely used contraceptive tool after all. Due to improper use, condoms are sometimes not safe. Moreover, some domestic brands of condoms do not meet quality standards, so you must be extra careful when choosing. The benefits of this method are that it has almost no side effects on both spouses, allows safe pregnancy at any time, and prevents the spread of disease. It is the first choice recommended by doctors.

Disadvantages: The effective contraceptive rate is about 90%. A small number of men, except those who themselves or their wives are allergic to rubber, should not use it.

2. Medication

There are two types of medicines: oral medicines and injectable medicines.

Cottonpol: Cottonpol is the representative of oral male contraceptive drugs and the only drug that has ever been used clinically. Scientists have been interested in the contraceptive effects of gossypol for more than half a century because the chemical, extracted from common cotton seeds, has a powerful inhibitory effect on sperm production.

Disadvantages: It has many side effects. For example, users are prone to hypokalemia and general paralysis, and temporary loss of ability to work. The most serious side effect is that the user may lose his or her fertility. Experts do not recommend its use.

3. Surgery

Currently, there are three types of birth control surgeries available: vasectomy, vasectomy plugging, and non-obstructive vasectomy device. The latter two operations are based on traditional ligation.

Surgery is always associated with trauma and pain, and it sounds a bit scary. However, the entire sterilization surgery takes only 20 minutes, no stitches are needed, and the recovery time is only two days. There are almost no scars after the surgery. The minimal trauma and quick recovery are beyond the imagination of many people.

Vasectomy: Cutting off the vas deferens, which is the conduit for sperm transport, will undoubtedly prevent pregnancy. The starting ends of the two vas deferens are located inside the scrotum and can be felt from the outside of the scrotum and pulled to the scrotal skin. Therefore, the doctor only needs to make a small hole the size of a grain of rice on the scrotum and cut off the vas deferens to achieve the contraceptive effect.

Disadvantages: Some men may experience epididymal congestion and discomfort after the operation.

We have made a detailed analysis of male contraceptive methods. Now we are clear about the three methods of male contraception. Contraception is an issue that both men and women should pay attention to. It can prevent women from getting pregnant. Once they don’t want a child, they will have an abortion. This will cause great harm to women. In severe cases, women will no longer be able to conceive, and this situation will also affect their marriage. Therefore, we must pay attention to each contraceptive method and choose the one that suits us.