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Comment
. 2022 Feb;19(2):69-70.
doi: 10.1038/s41585-021-00538-1.

Vasectomy: is the apparent decline real or not?

Nahid Punjani  1 , Marc Goldstein  2
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Vasectomy: is the apparent decline real or not?

Nahid Punjani et al. Nat Rev Urol. 2022 Feb.

Abstract

Trends in vasectomy use are controversial, but rates might be declining over time. Several factors could contribute to this apparent decrease, which warrant consideration before definitive conclusions are made.

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The authors declare no competing interests.

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