For decades the woman has been in charge of
taking a contraceptive pill in order to prevent undesired pregnancy…until now. Scientists
are working on a new pill that it is going to be used by men. The recent tests
on mice have shown positive results; decrease in sperm count and temporary
infertility. But the effects on humans are yet unknown. Parallel to this some
doctors affirm that there is a need for such pill because “the lack of it has
contributed to the number of unplanned pregnancies.” (read full piece of News here!)
The investigation, however, does not refer to
the STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases). It may be the case that a man who’s
taking the pill has sexual intercourse with a woman who has AIDS and he does
not wear a condom trusting that avoiding pregnancy is more important. In this hypothetical case taking a simple pill will not prevent him from getting that
STD.
For this reason I think that it will be
necessary to educate men about the use of the pill before marketing it. Men
will have to be aware that the pill will keep you from having a baby, but not from
getting a STD. Both condom and pill will be recommended, don’t forget!
