Men Ditch Birth Control Study Over ‘Mood Swings’ – Women Everywhere Chuckle

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In a surprising twist, researchers discovered a male birth control method boasting a 96% success rate, but had to halt the study prematurely when 20 out of 320 participants dropped out, citing mood changes as a significant factor.

Hormonal birth control has long been a game changer for women, giving them autonomy over their reproductive choices. Despite its many benefits, it comes with a host of side effects that women have been enduring for years—weight gain, mood swings, acne, and more. Women are often expected to bear the brunt of these uncomfortable realities, while men seem to struggle with even the thought of a few mood fluctuations.

Just last month, a major study revealed that women on oral contraceptives face a higher risk of depression—23% more likely if they use the combined pill and a staggering 34% with progestin-only options, or the “mini-pill.” Teen girls? Their chances of depression soar by 80% with the combined pill, doubling with the mini-pill. Yet, these side effects remain an accepted norm for women, while men appear to require a birth control method with no side effects whatsoever before they’ll consider it.

The recent study, announced last week, explored a male contraceptive injection that could rival the effectiveness of the female pill. Out of 320 men aged 18 to 45, 20 opted out due to various side effects. Six of those men cited mood changes alone, while others reported issues like acne, pain from the initial injection, palpitations, and erectile dysfunction. It’s worth noting that eight men experienced multiple side effects, including mood-related issues.

A press release on the study indicated that researchers are striving to refine hormonal contraceptives to minimize mild to moderate side effects, including mood disorders. It’s puzzling why the same level of concern isn’t extended to women’s health when they’ve been dealing with such side effects for decades.

Isn’t it ironic that women are often labeled as the “weaker sex” and accused of being overly dramatic? Can you imagine if childbirth were a male experience? Our species might just vanish if men had to go through pregnancy, with the only acceptable terms being no pain, no weight gain, and absolutely no tears.

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In summary, while a promising male birth control option shows high effectiveness, the early dropout due to side effects highlights a disparity in how we approach men’s and women’s health issues. Women have been shouldering the burden of hormonal side effects for years, while men seem to falter at the first sign of discomfort.