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. 1982 Mar;32(236):172-3.

Vasectomy: a follow-up of two thousand men

L N Jackson, P Avant

Vasectomy: a follow-up of two thousand men

L N Jackson et al. J R Coll Gen Pract. 1982 Mar.

Abstract

PIP: In 1966 the Simon Population Trust launched a vasectomy project to help couples with completed families who were dissatisfied with conventional methods of contraception. In 1968 a follow-up was undertaken on 2000 men a year or more after their vasectomies and a second follow-up was done six or more years after the 1st one. 1508 replies were analyzed; 64 emphasized improved physical and mental health, 24 expressed improved physical health only, and 28% had only improved mental health. Complete satisfaction was expressed by 604 men; 2 men had an increase in body hair, one no longer suffered from asthma. 28 men thought that their wives benefitted more than they had. Other effects included diminished or increased sex drive, swelling of the testes, and depression. It is concluded that as a result of vasectomy a more contented married life was being enjoyed by both partners in most cases.

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