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Birth Control On The HorizonThere are a lot of interesting new ideas hitting the birth control market. These options aren't available yet but many are awaiting FDA approval in America or undergoing clinical trials. Click to find out more! Lea
Shield
Lea Shield
Status: Awaiting FDA approval in 2002 More information:
Electronic Fertility Computers
Status: Available in Canada and Europe but undergoing clinical trials in the U.S. for FDA approval. More information: Advantage 24 SpermicideWhat it is: A spermicidal gel that provides 24 hour protection from pregnancy. The gel actual bonds to the mucus naturally in the vagina reducing leakage and making it less messy than conventional spermicides. Status: Available in Canada and Europe and recently submitted for FDA approval in the U.S. More information: Pregnancy VaccineWhat it is: An injection which is supposed to vaccinate a woman against the pregnancy hormone HCG (human chorionic gonadotrohpin which is the same thing a pregnancy test looks for to indicate pregnancy). The hormone is produced when the egg is fertilized. When a pregnancy occurs and the embryo begins producing HCG, the 'vaccine' triggers a reaction killing the embryo and terminating the pregnancy. The injection lasts for one year. There are several disadvantages to this method including unknown consequences should pregnancy occur and the fact that it takes time for it to take effect and doesn't last for an exact period of timing leaving women vulnerable to pregnancy. Status: Currently being used in India, Chile, Australia, Argentina, and Sweden. More information: The Male PillWhat it is: The most promising form is a pill that contains a combination of the male sex hormone testosterone and progesterone, a hormone found in the female pill that inhibits sperm production. Users may also wear a testosterone patch along with the pill. Status: Currently undergoing clinical trials in Europe and Asia. More information: |
What
it is: Cup-shaped little bowl that completely
surrounds the cervix without resting on it. It acts as a barrier to sperm
with additional spermicide recommended. It does not require individual
fitting like the diaphragm as one size fits all. It must be left in for at
least 8 hours after intercourse and can be left in up to 48 hours.