Will Men Use Novel Male Contraceptive Methods and Will Women Trust Them? A Systematic Review

Novel male contraceptives have been in development for almost as long female methods, yet there are no products available on the market. Hormonal approaches tested clinically to date include use of oral, injectable, implant and transdermal methods. The study attitudes toward contraception has inconsistent systematic reviews drawing these data together. We conducted a review evidence acceptability novel contraception. identified 32 studies present narrative synthesis quantitative thematic qualitative data. In drug trials, proportion participants willing contraceptive ranged from 34.0% high 82.3%. regarding hypothetical drugs, willingness 13.6% 83.0%. High proportions women (42.8%–94.0%) reported method both actual trials. studies, men expressed desire share responsibility There is consistent interest among methods them. was registered with PROSPERO: CRD42020173281.