Male Contraceptives

Question 1

How is sperm made?

Answer 1

The hypothalamus secretes GnRH which goes to the pituitary. The pituitary secretes FSH which goes to the sertoli cells to secrete testosterone, whereas LH goes to the leydig to secrete inhibin. These all support the testes and vas deferens to make sperm

Question 2

There has been many studies on using what hormone in male contraception’s?

Answer 2

Testosterone

Question 3

What testosterone contraceptives did they try?

Answer 3

Implants, injectables and gels

Question 4

What was the ilani et at., contraceptive study?

Answer 4

Testosterone and nestorone gel leading to sperm concentration dipping but then regaining after stopping use

Question 5

Describe male pills

Answer 5

ThHoey mainly used androgen-progesterone receptor modulators

Question 6

How did the tight pants study work?

Answer 6

Wearing tight pants or a 60 degrees bath 8 times a day

Question 7

How can sperm storage and emission be affected?

Answer 7

Barrier methods or eppin targets