World’s first male contraceptive injection could be available in six months

Scientists have revealed that a male birth control is almost ready.

The contraceptive injection has successfully completed a clinical trial.

The birth control is injected near the testicles where it effectively blocks sperm for 13 years, before it loses its potency.

As reported by the Hindustan Times , Dr R.S Sharma, a senior scientist with the ICMR, said: "The product is ready, with only regulatory approvals pending [from the government].

"The trials are over, including extended, Phase 3 clinical trials for which 303 candidates were recruited with a 97.3% success rate and no reported side effects.

"The product can safely be called the world’s first male contraceptive."

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If the birth control passes its next hurdle and is approved, it will be the first of its kind.

According to The Mirror , the birth control is made from a polymer called styrene malieic anhydride, and is injected into the vas deferent – the two ducts that carry sperm out of the testicles.

Professor S.K Guha, a scientist from the Indian Institute of Technology, said: "The polymer was developed by Professor S.K. Guha from the Indian Institute of Technology in the 1970s.

"ICMR has been researching on it to turn it into a product for mass use since 1984, and the final product is ready after exhaustive trials."

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Researchers suggest it will take about six to seven months before the product will be available.

It comes after scientists recently revealed a "male contraceptive pill" was being trialled .

While some experts believe that male contraceptive gel will be the norm in 20 year time.

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