Abstract:With the increasing population, the control of fertility is a major problem. Various contraceptive methods have been devised for control of fertility in females but limited work has been done in males. Though vasectomy has been widely publicised but due to the side effects, and problems in reversal it is popular in underdeveloped countries only (Leader et al. -1974).Various sclerosing agents have been tried in animals for control of fertility but these methods are also irreversible (Freeman and Coffee -1973;Se… Show more
“…Adverse effect of copper on sperm was known (13,(39)(40)(41)(42)(43)(44). Considering the toxicity of copper on sperm, a male contraceptive was proposed (37,(45)(46)(47)(48)(49).…”
“…Adverse effect of copper on sperm was known (13,(39)(40)(41)(42)(43)(44). Considering the toxicity of copper on sperm, a male contraceptive was proposed (37,(45)(46)(47)(48)(49).…”
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