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Is there any forms of male birth control like a pill or shot? me and my girlfriend have been using condoms and she does not want to take a pill or have a shot and i heard a few things about male birth control.

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Male : Male birth control shots and pills are still in studies, so are not available for use at this time. Condoms are the safest to prevent infection. There are implantable devices for women such as Mirena (levonorgestrel) or paraguard that prevent pregnancy for 5 years. Condoms are the only means to prevent infection however.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not yet, but someday: Male hormonal birth control pills/shots/implants are still a long ways away. Clinical trials are happening at UCLA (Harbor) and University of Washington (Seattle) and they are promising. For the time being, men can use male/female condoms, get a vasectomy, withdraw, be aware of their partner's fertile times, and abstain. Condoms probably the best option if used correctly.

Answered 5/26/2015

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