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November 2017

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How a male contraceptive pill could work

Andrologist John Amory is developing innovative male contraception that gives men a new option for taking responsibility to prevent unintended pregnancy. He details the science in development -- and why the world needs a male pill.

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Andrologist John Amory is developing innovative male contraception that gives men a new option for taking responsibility to prevent unintended pregnancy. He details the science in development -- and why the world needs a male pill.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

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Male reproductive health expert

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John Amory is leading research into novel options for male contraception, male infertility and hypergonadism.

John Amory | Fertility and Sterility, 2016 | Article

"Male contraception"

Jennifer Abbasi | Popular Science, 2012 | Article

"PopSci Q&A: The Quest for a Male Contraceptive"