Is this the future of birth control?

Is this the future of birth control?

Any one of these contraception methods could soon be available in Canada. Here's the latest research on birth control

By Rhea Seymour

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Contraceptive gel

Currently being studied in many countries, the gel is rubbed onto the abdomen daily to suppress ovulation, but doesn’t stop periods. It contains Nesterone, a new form of progestin that does not bind to androgen receptors, so it is less apt than the pill to cause side effects such as acne. It also contains estradiol, a natural form of estrogen. “We did a study and women loved this product,” says Merkatz. A study of thousands of women will be needed before this gel can go on the market.