Question

Which substance can be used as a male contraceptive in the future?
a) FSH
b) Testosterone
c)Progesterone
d)LH

Answer 1

Hint: Contraception is the method through which unwanted pregnancies can be prevented. In this process, the sperm is stopped by a barrier to reaching the egg and fertilize it. These barriers may be physical barriers or medicinal barriers.

Complete answer:
In male contraception, the contraception methods are used to prevent pregnancy from the male part only. The contraception method includes condoms, vasectomy, and contraceptive pills and injections. The contraceptive pills contain compounds that help in inhibiting the production of FSH and LH. FSH and LH are the hormones responsible for the production of male sperm. The contraceptive contains testosterones, their main component which helps in balancing the drop in the male hormone caused by progestin. Testosterone is taken along with the minute quantities of progestin.

Additional Information: FSH and LH are the hormones released in both and females and males’ bodies. They are hormones that release sex hormones. They are not used in contraception methods. Progesterone is also used as contraception. It is used with estrogen in the birth control pills. It helps to send negative feedback to the brain regarding the release of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone. They can also be taken as progestin-only pills. They help in the prevention of ovulation by inhibiting its growth. They also help in changing the lining of the uterus.
So, the answer is ‘testosterone’.

Note: Testosterone is used as a contraceptive but the results regarding it are not very reliable. Testosterone only helps in inhibiting the signals reaching the sperm cell to mature. The effects of taking this contraceptive are reversible and have fewer side effects.