Acceptability of a transdermal gel-based male hormonal contraceptive in a randomized controlled trial

摘要

ObjectiveFifty percent of pregnancies in the United States are unintended despite numerous contraceptive methods available to women. The only male contraceptive methods, vasectomy and condoms, are used by 10% and 16% of couples, respectively. Prior studies have shown efficacy of male hormonal contraceptives in development, but few have evaluated patient acceptability and potential use if commercially available. The objective of this study is to determine if a transdermal gel-based male hormonal contraceptive regimen, containing testosterone and Nestorone^® gels, would be acceptable to study participants as a primary contraceptive method.