HERE ARE ALL IMPORTANT REASONS BEHIND THIS :
1. Biological Simplicity in Targeting Women
- Women ovulate once a month, producing one egg.
- Men produce millions of sperm daily — harder to control.
- So, it’s biologically easier to prevent pregnancy by targeting the female reproductive cycle.
2. More Contraceptive Options for Women
- Women have a wide range: pills, IUDs, patches, implants, injections, vaginal rings.
- Men primarily have condoms and vasectomy — limited, with no long-term reversible options (yet).
3. Historical Gender Bias in Research & Healthcare
- Medical science has historically focused on controlling female fertility.
- Male birth control research is underfunded and less prioritized.
4. Social Norms & Gender Roles
- Society expects women to “take responsibility” for pregnancy.
- Women face the consequences (pregnancy, childbirth), so they take control over prevention.
5. Trust & Control Issues
- Women often prefer controlling contraception themselves instead of relying on a partner.
- Male methods (like condoms or withdrawal) are seen as less reliable or harder to enforce.
6. Side Effects Tolerance Bias
- Female contraception has side effects, but these are widely tolerated and normalized.
- Male contraception trials were stopped due to side effects like mood swings or acne — same ones women have dealt with for decades.
7. Permanent Methods Show Gender Divide
- Tubectomy (female sterilization) is more common than vasectomy, though vasectomy is safer and simpler.
- Yet, due to myths, stigma, and male reluctance, women undergo permanent contraception more often.
8. No Marketed Male Hormonal Contraceptive Yet
- Many male hormonal contraceptives have been in trial phases but never reached the market.
- Reasons: low pharma interest, side effects, and fear of poor user compliance.
In summary:
Female methods dominate because they’re biologically targeted, more developed, socially expected, and medically supported, while male contraception suffers from lack of options, research, and cultural willingness.