Heat-based contraception
Heat-based contraception is a method of birth control that involves the use of heat to temporarily or permanently reduce or eliminate male fertility.
Pronunciation
- UK: /hiːt beɪst kɒntrəˈsɛpʃən/
- US: /hit beɪst kɑːntrəˈsɛpʃən/
Etymology
The term "heat-based contraception" is derived from the English words "heat", "based", and "contraception". "Heat" comes from the Old English hǣtu, "based" from the Old English basian, and "contraception" from the Latin contra meaning "against" and ceptio meaning "conception".
Definition
Heat-based contraception is a method of birth control that involves the use of heat applied to the testes to temporarily or permanently reduce or eliminate male fertility. This method is also known as thermal contraception or testicular hyperthermia.
Methods
There are several methods of heat-based contraception, including wet heat method, artificial cryptorchidism, and testicular heating devices.
Wet heat method
The wet heat method involves immersing the testes in a hot bath or hot tub for a certain period of time.
Artificial cryptorchidism
Artificial cryptorchidism involves raising the testes close to the body to increase their temperature.
Testicular heating devices
Testicular heating devices are specially designed devices that apply heat to the testes.
Effectiveness
The effectiveness of heat-based contraception varies depending on the method used, the duration and frequency of heat application, and individual differences in male fertility.
Related terms
- Birth control
- Fertility
- Thermal contraception
- Testicular hyperthermia
- Wet heat method
- Artificial cryptorchidism
- Testicular heating devices
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Heat-based contraception
- Wikipedia's article - Heat-based contraception
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