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Breaking down barriers to male contraception: Europe urged to invest in solutions
NGOs and experts warned that a lack of funding and a clear regulatory pathway is stalling innovation in male birth control options.
“Men are ready,” said Peter Liese MEP, emphasizing that the lack of available options, not attitudes, is the barrier. “Europe must not fall behind in supporting safe, reversible, and accessible contraceptive choices for everyone.”
Limited options, growing demand
Speakers pointed to the fact that men currently have access to only two contraceptive options - condoms and vasectomy - while women shoulder the bulk of the responsibility for preventing unintended pregnancies. Globally, there are an estimated....

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