Scientists in California are reporting promising results with an experimental contraceptive gel for men. Using a combination of two hormones, the researchers say they have been able to lower the sperm count of males significantly.


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  1. 1. eco-steve 07:05 PM 8/5/12

    The world's demographic problems are simple to solve. Persuade men to get vasectomies when they have done their duty to the species and had two children. This will eliminate the health hazards of female contraceptive pills polluting the environment, and avoid women having to get operated on to section their fallopian tubes. What's more vasectomies are cheap and safe to do in third world countries. Only the medical industry is likely to complain about lost fees.

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