The document discusses the need for effective male contraception in India given that over 65% of the population is young and reproductive rates are high. It notes that while female contraception bears most of the burden currently, options for males are limited to condoms and vasectomies which are not always effective. It then introduces RISUG as a potential solution - an injection into the vas deferens that coats it with a polymer gel, preventing sperm from exiting for 10-15 years. RISUG is reversible, has few side effects, and could provide an easy long-term family planning method without other contraceptives needed.

2.  More than 65% of our population is below the age of 35
 This human resource is a big boost to our growing economy. But with space
constraints and the declining resources, the very same population will soon
become a liability
 Therefore keeping a check on the population growth, by developing birth
control measures, especially for those in their 20s and 30s (reproductively
the most active period) becomes extremely important.
 contraception is the most preferred and is traditionally limited to practice by
the female partner only, since male contraception has very limited options.
 The most prevalent form of birth control practiced by males is the usage of
condoms or undergoing vasectomy, which are definitely not 100% effective.

3. • In light of the above, scientists have always been on the
lookout for an ideal contraceptive solution which would be
minimally invasive; interfere very less with the daily life and
most importantly be a fail-proof method offering a long-term
family planning solution.
• Now, consider an injection of a harmless chemical in males
which remains effective for a period of say 10-15 years, frees
couples from looking for any other contraception method
resulting in a no headaches family planning alternative

4. Cntd…
 RISUG works on a very simple mechanism . It is injected into
the vas deferns, the tubular part of the male reproductive tract
through which the spermatozoa move before ejaculation
 The injected material coats the walls of the vas within a short
span of time with a clear gel made of the copolymer
styene/maleic anhydride (SMA) get dissolved in dimethyl
sulfoxide.
• This male contraception method is reversible too! And costs
nearly 200/-rs. RISUG can be reversed using another injection
of DMSO.
• The only side effect of RISUG reported from studies is some
slight swelling of the scrotum
Source:indiabioscience.org/node/241