John Amory

John Amory is a physician and a leading expert in male reproductive health. He is a professor and section head of General Internal Medicine at the University of Washington and a key researcher on new forms of male contraception. His research is focused on finding new options for birth control for men, as well as new treatments for male infertility. He has been a leader in the study of non-hormonal pills and other methods that could provide men with a reversible and effective way to control their fertility. For example, he has done important research on a type of drug called a retinoic acid inhibitor, which stops sperm production without affecting hormones. In addition to his research, John is an active physician at the University of Washington, where he treats patients in both the hospital and in his men’s health clinic. His work is critical for expanding reproductive health options and improving men’s health globally. He has published over 130 scientific papers and serves on the advisory board of the Male Contraception Initiative.