Most contraceptive options, including hormonal pills, IUDs, implants and shots are designed for women.
But imagine this: A man rubs a hormonal gel on his shoulders once daily, and after a few months his sperm count is zero, giving him and his partner peace of mind that they won’t conceive. That’s been the reality for one couple taking part in a clinical trial for at Ƶ Health — and around the world.
In the latest episode of called “Hormonal Birth Control — It’s a Guy Thing,” you’ll hear from a Sacramento couple participating in the trial about how using the gel has changed their lives. Join host Amy Quinton and co-host Marianne Russ Sharp as they talk to the couple and the physician running the trial.
In this episode:
- , professor of obstetrics and gynecology, and a family planning specialist at Ƶ Health
- Matthew հ𱹾ñ&Բ;and Emily Fletcher, couple taking part in the clinical trial
- Edward Elizarraras, clinical research coordinator at Ƶ Health
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Media Resources
Media Contacts:
- Amy Quinton, News and Media Relations, 530-601-8077, amquinton@ucdavis.edu
- Marianne Russ Sharp, Ƶ Health, 916-549-0209, marsharp@ucdavis.edu