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Male contraceptive '100% effective'

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2003-10-11 08:49 | User Profile

The following is from [url]http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3167090.stm[/url]

Male contraceptive '100% effective'

Scientists have developed a male contraceptive which was 100% effective and side-effect free in trials. The hormonal treatment is a combination of an implant under the skin and injections - meaning men do not have to remember to take a pill every day.

Researchers from the Anzac Research Institute, Sydney, Australia, gave the treatment to a relatively small sample of 55 men for a year - and none of their partners became pregnant.

Complete article is at [url]http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3167090.stm[/url]

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