A non-hormonal pill could soon expand men’s birth control options (IMAGE)

American Chemical Society

A non-hormonal pill could soon expand men’s birth control options

Caption

A non-hormonal male contraceptive (known as YCT529; structure shown here) prevents pregnancy in mice by blocking a vitamin A receptor, with no obvious side effects.

Credit

Md Abdullah Al Noman

Usage Restrictions

Image may only be used with credit shown.

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.