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Non-hormonal Contraception: Current and Emerging Targets.

Jessica A Marinaro^1,2, Marc Goldstein^3,4

¹Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA.

Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology

|April 29, 2025

Summary

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Non-hormonal contraception offers alternatives for women unable to use hormonal methods. Research is advancing new reversible options for both men and women, expanding contraceptive choices.

Keywords:

Contraception Male Non-hormonal Sperm

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Area of Science:

Reproductive Health
Contraception Development
Pharmacology

Background:

Hormonal contraceptives are widely used but have side effects and contraindications.
There is a global need for effective, reversible, non-hormonal contraceptive options.
Current non-hormonal methods for women include copper IUDs, spermicides, and vaginal pH modulators.

Purpose of the Study:

To review currently available non-hormonal contraceptive methods for women.
To discuss emerging non-hormonal contraceptive options under development for both genders.
To highlight advancements in reversible contraception beyond hormonal therapies.

Main Methods:

Narrative review of existing and emerging non-hormonal contraceptive literature.
Analysis of available contraceptive devices and pharmacological agents.
Exploration of ongoing research into male non-hormonal contraceptives.

Main Results:

Several non-hormonal contraceptive options are available for women.
New non-hormonal methods, including vaginal rings and gels, are in development.
Non-hormonal male contraceptives targeting sperm production and function are under investigation.

Conclusions:

Non-hormonal contraception is crucial for individuals who cannot use hormonal methods.
Advancements in non-hormonal contraceptives are expanding options for both women and men.
Further research is needed to bring novel male contraceptive options to market.