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Male Contraceptive Pill Found To Be 99% Effective In Preventing Pregnancy

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Currently only women have access to contraceptive pills

A male contraceptive pill has been found to be 99% effective in preventing pregnancy.

Scientists in America confirmed the data following testing in mice.

As of yet, the animals have not shown any obvious side-effects.

As it stands, only women can use contraceptive pills.

Women can also use hormone patches, IUDs, contraceptive injections & implants to name a few.

Men have access to condoms and irreversible vasectomies.

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