NY1 | New Male Birth Control Options Are In The Works

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JULY 2024

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BY ERIN BILLUPS - NATIONAL HEALTH REPORTER NATIONWIDE

Abortion remains a top issue this election cycle. The uncertainty surrounding reproductive rights since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade has led to a sharp increase in vasectomies and tubal ligations, and has also added fuel to the push to create male contraceptives. National Health Reporter Erin Billups looks at where things stand and at the timeline for getting these options to market. 

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