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Male birth control pill passes a safety test

Men didn’t have worrying side effects from the prototype contraceptive

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GO LOW  A prototype male birth control pill caused reproductive hormones in men to plummet to levels known to halt sperm production.

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By Aimee Cunningham

- More than 2 years ago

CHICAGO — A once-daily capsule safely suppressed reproductive hormones in men, making it an appealing candidate for a male birth control pill, according to a small study.