Thursday briefing: The long, long wait for a male contraceptive pill may soon be over

October 1, 2026 · 5:42 am 1 sources

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• Thursday briefing: The long, long wait for a male contraceptive pill may soon be over
  The Guardian · October 1, 2026 05:42
  In today’s newsletter: Reversible male hormonal contraception could reach the market within five to 10 years. But why has this development been so slow? Good morning. Since the first vasectomy was performed in the 1890s (imagine being that volunteer), the male contraceptive armoury has barely…