• MyTurtleSwimsUpsideDown@fedia.io
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    While JQ1 is not suitable as a treatment due to neurological side effects, it is known to interfere with a stage of meiosis called prophase 1. This allowed researchers to demonstrate, for the first time, that targeting meiosis can safely and reversibly shut down sperm production.

    If developed for human use, this type of male contraceptive could be delivered as an injection given every three months or possibly as a patch to maintain effectiveness, Cohen said.

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    14 days ago

    That’s great but I’ve been seeing articles like this for decades so I’ll believe it when there’s an actual working product you can actually get

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        One of the best moves I made.

        After my partner and I had agreed no more kids…it was down to the doc to get the chop. Very easy, keyhole surgery; I feeling 90% by the next day, 100% the following day. 2.5 days of discomfort for years of stress free times…worth it!

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        14 days ago

        Best $50 I’ve ever spent. Quick procedure, quick recovery with an excuse to not do anything for a couple days.