Digital valve developed as a contraceptive

As we already know, technology continues to advance and does not stop. A new implant promises to be able to temporarily interrupt the flow of sperm in men. With this, the result would be similar to a vasectomy that can be controlled. But without any type of surgical intervention. All through technology.

This great and original idea, which by the way, was already necessary, comes from a German named Clemens Bimek. In several interviews, he stated that he has been thinking about how to develop this implant for 20 years. It was while he was watching a documentary on contraceptive methods at home that the idea came to his mind. And from there, he did not stop thinking about how to develop it and reach people.

In a simple way, the implant is like a valve that allows the flow of sperm or not. Bimek went on to invest in the project after seeing that there was no patent registering a similar method of male contraception. And it was one of the best ideas of recent years.

Bimek is, by profession, a carpenter. This brought some problems to him. Many of the doctors he has sought did not take him seriously. But others have encouraged him to continue and helped him with his knowledge. This is what he revealed in an interview.

The valve was not only developed, but will also enter the testing phase later this year, which can reach the market in a few months. The valve will be implanted in 25 men. The product name is Bimek SLV.

According to the developer himself, the valves are small, less than 2.5 cm and weighing less than three grams.

With a simple, half-hour surgery, the valve is deployed to the vas deferens and the path through which sperm passes. The valve can be operated underneath the skin of the scrotum.

Some doctors claim that the implant may be a reasonable option for a vasectomy. According to a doctor who participated in the surgery to place the implant in Bimek (the only one to already have the valve), a third of patients who have a vasectomy do another surgery to return later.

Others, however, are resistant to the idea. Concerns range from possible health problems stemming from the implant, to valve malfunction. But nothing is confirmed yet.