Most contraceptive options, including hormonal pills, IUDs, implants and shots are designed for women.
But imagine this: A man rubs a hormonal gel on his shoulders once daily, and after a few months his sperm count is zero, giving him and his partner peace of mind that they wonāt conceive. Thatās been the reality for one couple taking part in a clinical trial for at °µTV Health ā and around the world.
In the latest episode of called āHormonal Birth Control ā Itās a Guy Thing,ā youāll hear from a Sacramento couple participating in the trial about how using the gel has changed their lives. Join host Amy Quinton and co-host Marianne Russ Sharp as they talk to the couple and the physician running the trial.
In this episode:
- , professor of obstetrics and gynecology, and a family planning specialist at °µTV Health
- Matthew °Õ°ł±š±¹¾±Ć±“Ē&²Ō²ś²õ±č;and Emily Fletcher, couple taking part in the clinical trial
- Edward Elizarraras, clinical research coordinator at °µTV Health
The -winning podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts, on your smart speaker or wherever you get your podcasts. Original music for Unfold comes from °µTV alumnus Damien Verrett and Curtis Jerome Haynes. Follow us on X, formerly Twitter, at @Unfoldpodcast.
Media Resources
Media Contacts:
- Amy Quinton, News and Media Relations, 530-601-8077, amquinton@ucdavis.edu
- Marianne Russ Sharp, °µTV Health, 916-549-0209, marsharp@ucdavis.edu