Regulatory challenges of new male contraceptive methods

Introduction Progress in male contraception development faces the challenge of a lack of regulatory precedent and guidelines on the evidence (trial design and primary endpoint) required for marketing approval. Moreover, the development of a male contraceptive is complicated by the fact that the clin...

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Veröffentlicht in:Andrology (Oxford) 2024-10, Vol.12 (7), p.1590-1599
Hauptverfasser: Sitruk‐Ware, Regine, Soule, Lisa, Jarow, Jonathan P., Odlind, Viveca
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Zusammenfassung:Introduction Progress in male contraception development faces the challenge of a lack of regulatory precedent and guidelines on the evidence (trial design and primary endpoint) required for marketing approval. Moreover, the development of a male contraceptive is complicated by the fact that the clinical treatment effect; prevention of pregnancy, is not measured in the patient receiving the intervention. Discussion Regulatory precedent and guidelines exist for female hormonal contraceptives but their applicability to male contraceptive products likely varies based on the mode of action and the anticipated pharmacodynamic effects of the product. The unique attributes of male contraceptives, including the frequent delay between the intervention (e.g., vasectomy and hormonal methods) and ultimate contraceptive effect, sperm suppression near azoospermia, and pregnancy prevention need to be addressed. Conclusion This article describes the regulatory challenges faced by developers of male contraceptive products and offers proposals, paving the way for the development of both hormonal methods and non‐hormonal approaches. Our article intends to suggest the directions but cannot substitute for the advice of regulatory agencies.
ISSN:2047-2919
2047-2927
2047-2927
DOI:10.1111/andr.13720