Birth control pills contain two hormones produced by the female body, estrogen and progestin. These pills regulate a woman’s menstrual cycle and prevent pregnancy by preventing the egg from implanting in the uterus.
These hormones are also produced in the male body, but in much smaller amounts. Estrogen is used in sperm development, while progestin produces testosterone. So what happens if a man takes birth control pills that contain these hormones?
It’s okay if you only drink one or two. If it is used for a long time, then serious changes can be seen.
As a result of regular use, a man’s breasts begin to grow, his testicles shrink, his beard grows less, his skin softens, his hips expand and his sexual desire decreases.
As a result of high estrogen levels, the risk of infertility increases because quality sperm cannot be produced due to hormone imbalance.
In addition to these, fatigue, muscle loss, osteoporosis (bone loss), focusing problem, hot flashes are also seen.
So why would a man want to buy these?
Men who want to be feminine can resort to this method, but this method is not very safe. If the goal is to make such a transition, there are more effective ways and it should be applied under the supervision of a doctor.
For example, the amount of estrogen trans women take is ten times more than a dose of estrogen. If birth control pills are taken in too many doses, they increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis (changes in blood flow, vessel wall injuries) and heart attack.
Most importantly, a man who wants to be feminine should first talk to a doctor or counselor about the reasons for this.
Fortunately, birth control pills that can be used by men without such side effects are about to be produced.
Birth control pills developed for men were 99% effective in preventing pregnancy in tests on mice. Mass production may begin soon.
Sources: How Stuff Works, Science Focus
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