# Male Contraceptive Ultrasounds Scientists Stop Sperm in its Tracks With Ultrasound By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/male-contraceptive-ultrasounds References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/05/can-ultrasound-be-used-as-a-male-contraceptive.html) & [med.unc.edu](http://www.med.unc.edu/www/news/unc-researchers-receive-100-000-grand-challenges-exploration-grant-to-develop-male-contraceptive) Ushering in a new age of birth control, scientists may have finally found the equivalent to the pills, injections and the like taken by women for men--male contraceptive ultrasounds. Essentially, a blast of ultrasound could potentially stop sperm production for six months at a time. Researchers at the [University of North Carolina](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-devices) have received a $100,000 grant from the [Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bill-waltons-wonder-bar) to further their studies on male contraceptive ultrasounds. Creating temporary infertility on the man's part can solve many potential, um, "problems." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Male Contraceptive Ultrasounds:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing non-hormonal, reversible male contraception using ultrasound technology. - **Temporary Infertility Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating novel methods to induce temporary infertility in men for various purposes. - **Advancement in Birth Control Options:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the range of birth control options by exploring new technologies and methods. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing and commercializing male contraceptive technologies within the healthcare industry. - **Pharmaceutical:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Researching and producing novel male contraceptive drugs or treatments as part of the pharmaceutical industry. - **Reproductive Health:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionizing reproductive health by introducing new male contraceptive methods and solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [IVF-Supporting Medical Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-devices.md) - [Fertility-Supporting AI Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-platform.md) - [Lab-Grown Reproductive Biology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/testis-organoids.md) - [Innovative Rat Birth Control](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rat-birth-control.md) - [Male Reproductive Health Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-daily-essentials.md) - [Male Fertility Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legacy-kit.md) - [Bulbous Ultrasonic Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrasonic-patch.md) - [Male Fertility Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-therapy-wearable.md) - [Accessible Fertility-Tracking Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cycle-ovulation-powerplug.md)