A gel injected into the scrotum could be the next male contraceptive::Biotech company Contraline has safely implanted a sperm-blocking hydrogel in 23 men. It’s designed to be a fully reversible vasectomy.

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      8 months ago

      Covered by public health care where I am. Just mentioning this as a reminder to look into it wherever you live before assuming it’s expensive.

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        8 months ago

        For me its something like 2500 in the private hospital because public system doctors will refuse to do it if you are “young” and have no kids

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      8 months ago

      Are you sure? My insurance covered it in my late 20s (2018) and it came out to $500 out of pocket. Not cheap, but the peace of mind is huge.