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Male Contraceptives. Danielle K Alysa W Jared A. Past- Condoms. Egytptians - 1000 B.C. linen sheath- protection against disease Combarelles , France- 100-200 A.D. Cave paintings 16 th Century Syphilis epidemic- first pubished record of condom in Europe
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Male Contraceptives Danielle K Alysa W Jared A
Past- Condoms • Egytptians- 1000 B.C. • linen sheath- protection against disease • Combarelles, France- 100-200 A.D. • Cave paintings • 16th Century • Syphilis epidemic- first pubished record of condom in Europe • Linen Cloth soaked in chemical solutions.
Past- Condoms Cont… • 17th and 18th Century • Made from animal intestines • Discovery of Rubber Vulcanization- Goodyear • Made condoms easy to produce quickly, cheap • 19th Century and Beyond • Julius Fromm- New process • 1930- 15 large makers of condoms, producing 1.5 million condoms a day
Regulation of Contraception • Comstock Laws of 1873 • Illegal to talk, distribute info about contraception. • Five years in prison • $2000 fine • Roe Vs. Wade
Earlier Methods • Heat Method • Leaves men temporarily infertile • Suspensories- underwear • Oils and Other Extracts • Neem Tree Oil • Spermicidal oil • Found in Indian Subcontinent • Eugenia Jambolana Tree • Extract from the flowers, • Found in southern parts of Africa
Earlier Methods Cont… • TripterygiumWilfordii- Thundergod Vine • Men taking have low sperm density. • Leaves sperm weak and unable to swim • The Hemp seed • Decrease spermatogenesis by 50% • Derived from fiber Cannabis genus, recreation drug marijuana.
Current Methods • Condoms • Pros • Prevent STD’s • 86-97% effective against pregnancy • Gives male active role in contraception • Cons • Claims are that it detracts from sensation • Interrupts lovemaking
Opposition • The Catholic Church • “The use of condoms goes against human dignity. Condoms change the beautiful act of love into a selfish search for pleasure-while rejecting responsibility.” (Alsan, 2006) • However, more recently acknowledged the use of condoms for protection against HIV/STDs.
Current Methods Continued • Vasectomy • Pros • Much safer than tubal ligation • Takes minutes to complete • No change in libido (contrary to popular belief) • 99% effective • Cons • Considered permanent • Doesn’t protect against STDs
Movie • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OejEqdc_ITA
The Pill • Nifediphine • Originally used to controlled blood pressure • The “Bright” pill • decrease the potency of sperm • Adjudin • Stops production of spermatogenesis
Injections • Reversible inhibition of sperm under guidance (RISUG) • Reversible, most promising
Discussion • What are your thoughts? • Do you/would you use any of the new forms? Would you want the option? • Would you trust your partner that they are on the birth control? • Do you think it is the male’s responsibility?