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    GlossaryMale Contraception

    methods men use to prevent pregnancy in female partners

    Male contraception refers to methods used by men to prevent pregnancy in their female partners. These methods include condoms, vasectomy (a surgical procedure that cuts or seals the vas deferens to prevent sperm from entering the ejaculate), and emerging hormonal and non-hormonal options that aim to temporarily reduce or block sperm production or function.

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