Contraception Pills For Men: Do They Work?

By Sneha Jain

Thursday, March 15, 2012, 17:39

Birth control is not only a female responsibility. Men by just wearing a condom should not feel that his job is done. Birth control methods must be adopted by men as well. If men want a happy family and want to avoid an unwanted pregnancy for their partner, they must adopt the habit of pills. Invention of oral pills for men is recent. The main question is how many men would accept oral contraceptive pills?
Pills are a great idea but it will negate the fear of casual relationships in men. Unless they are used by men for long term relationships, it is bad idea.

Benefits Of Oral Pills- Pills for men are invented and are also very beneficial. Pills for men are even more effective than condoms. They are a great alternative for women who can not resort to pills because of serious and unpleasant side effects. The benefits of men contraceptives doubles up your pleasure. These pills are known to be more effective than condoms.

No Side Effects- Birth control methods adopted by men can be a better idea than that by women. Pills for men do not have side effects except for weight gain, which again happens only with some men. Whereas oral contraceptives for women have many more complications such as nausea, headache and dizziness. Research states that apart from weight gain, no other side effects of pills are found. So these pills can be a good birth control method if accepted.

Who Can Take It- This pill can be taken by any breathing man. There is no reason why any man should be deprived of this pill. But you should keep in mind that the pill is still not fully tested for any other side effects. The pill is yet to be marketed and the price is estimated to be equal to a dozen condoms. It can be an ideal method of family planning. The price can be a little on the higher side but it is estimated to be more successful than a condom.

Disadvantages Of A Pill- Men must remember to take the pill everyday, for it to be successful. The other major disadvantage of an oral pill is it does not protect against AIDS or other STDs. Many professionals worry that this factor will increase the risk of sexually transmitted diseases. With condoms these can be prevented

But otherwise oral pills for men is a very good mode of birth control. These pills have both pros and cons but they are certainly beneficial. Since research is still on so maybe the part about spread of diseases will be overcome very soon. Oral contraceptives are only considered for women. But this latest addition can change the standard rule of oral pills. Men contraceptives is hoping to gain the same popularity as women.