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NEXT Life Sciences announces successful clinical evaluation of the delivery method for Plan A contraception for men

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  1. eggpl4nt
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    For those who don't know, Plan A used to be known as Vasalgel, which is a long-term non-hormonal male birth control method. I've been following it for years. It's been used in India, where it's...

    For those who don't know, Plan A used to be known as Vasalgel, which is a long-term non-hormonal male birth control method. I've been following it for years. It's been used in India, where it's known as RISUG. It works mechanically by blocking sperm, and this contraceptive treatment lasts around seven or so years. It is also reversible earlier, if desired. I really look forward to continued progress in this contraceptive method. I've been following Vasalgel since before they did trials in rabbits and monkeys. I am really excited that it's finally going through human trials.

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  2. drannex
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    I have been closely following the development of Vasalgel for the last, I don't know, ten years? This is absolutely fantastic. There were many moments when they were scrambling for funding and it...

    I have been closely following the development of Vasalgel for the last, I don't know, ten years? This is absolutely fantastic. There were many moments when they were scrambling for funding and it seemed to be heading into a death spiral. This is beyond excellent news.

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