Male Contraception
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چکیده
Very few options for men to initiate fertility control are currently available. Due to the potential public health impact of a novel method of contraception for men in the developed and developing world, a number of organizations are conducting or supporting studies which focus on the male contraceptive aspect of reproductive health. These include bilateral and multilateral donors, national governments and Ministries of Health, research institutions, universities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and the private sector.
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