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Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 13(3):p 109-112, July - Sept. 2025. | DOI: 10.21088/ijog.2321.1636.13325.3
Review Article
Male Contraception: Review
Harshali Rajiv Tuknait, Alka Bhaurao Patil1, Anushka Anil Pawar
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Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 13(3):p 109-112, July - Sept. 2025. | DOI: 10.21088/ijog.2321.1636.13325.3
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Patil AB, Tuknait HR, Pawar AA. Male contraception: review. Indian J Obstet Gynecol. 2025;13(3):109-112.Timeline
Received : June 11, 2025
Accepted : July 21, 2025
Published : September 30, 2025
Abstract
Unintended pregnancies represent a significant public health challenge on a global scale. While there exists a diverse array of contraceptive methods available for women, the options for men remain largely restricted to condoms and vasectomy. The efficacy of condoms is often compromised by high failure rates, and vasectomy, being a surgical procedure, lacks reversibility. Consequently, there is a pressing need and a widespread interest in the development of male contraceptive methods across the world.
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Patil AB, Tuknait HR, Pawar AA. Male contraception: review. Indian J Obstet Gynecol. 2025;13(3):109-112.
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Attribution-Non-commercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)This license enables reusers to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format for noncommercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution is given to the creator.
| Received | Accepted | Published |
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| June 11, 2025 | July 21, 2025 | September 30, 2025 |
DOI: 10.21088/ijog.2321.1636.13325.3
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| Received | June 11, 2025 |
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