The male IUD is currently in the experimental phase but is on its way to becoming a new breakthrough in family planning.
This male contraceptive method, called ADAM, is a hydrogel designed to offer a reversible alternative to vasectomy. The hydrogel is injected into the vas deferens—the tubes that transport sperm from the testicles to the urethra during ejaculation. The procedure is expected to take around 30 minutes under local anesthesia and would be effective for one year.
Furthermore, this blockage can be reversed with another injection that dissolves the gel, thereby restoring male fertility.
The goal of the ADAM hydrogel is to provide a long-lasting, reversible male contraceptive that doesn’t require surgery, like vasectomy.
Currently, ADAM is in the research and clinical development phase. Studies are underway to assess its safety, effectiveness, and reversibility, with the hope that it could become an additional contraceptive option for men in the future.
Dr. Javier Romero Otero shared his insights on this scientific breakthrough during the Espejo Públicoprogram on Antena 3, highlighting the potential of this advancement to bring greater equality in contraceptive methods.
