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Temporary vasectomy for men in Australian trial

The hydrogel implant could be ‘game changer’ for male contraception, says lead investigator urologist Professor Nathan Lawrentschuk
Australian Associated Press
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14 November 2022
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Professor Nathan Lawrentschuk (right).

Melbourne doctors are carrying out a world-first temporary vasectomy trial using hydrogel implants to block sperm from getting into the semen.

The 25 men taking part will have the non-hormonal hydrogel injected into the vas deferens to stop sperm travelling from the testicles during ejaculation.

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