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	Vasectomy and Cancer Risk - National Cancer Institute
		Some studies have raised questions about a possible relationship between vasectomy (an operation to cut or tie off the two tubes that carry sperm out of the testicles) and the risk of developing cancer, particularly prostate and testicular cancer.
		A few studies have suggested a link between vasectomy and an increased risk of testicular cancer, but the evidence is inconsistent and the association in some studies may be due to factors other than vasectomy.
		Vasectomy and the risk of prostate cancer: A meta-analysis examining vasectomy status, age at vasectomy, and time since vasectomy.
	www.cancer.gov /cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/vasectomy (649 words)

	NICHD - Publications On-line
		All vasectomy techniques involve cutting or otherwise blocking both the left and right vas deferens, so the man's ejaculate will no longer contain sperm, and he will not be able to make a woman pregnant.
		In a no-scalpel vasectomy, the doctor feels for the vas under the skin of the scrotum and holds it in place with a small clamp.
		Vasectomy reversal is not warranted to prevent prostate cancer, and screening for prostate cancer should not be any different for men who have had a vasectomy than for those who have not undergone the procedure.
	www.medhelp.org /NIHlib/GF-278.html (2148 words)

	Vasectomy Reversal - Basic Considerations
		Vasectomy is the process by which the tube carrying sperm from the testicles out the penis is blocked.
		Vasectomy reversal is a micro-surgical procedure (done using an operating microscope) that requires up to 4 hours of operating time, wherein the tubes are reconnected, allowing sperm to pass through once again.
		Vasectomy reversal is generally carried out in hospital using a general anesthetic.
	www.vasectomymedical.com /vasectomy-reversal.html (198 words)

	Digital Urology Journal: Vasectomy
		Vasectomy is a simple, safe surgical procedure for permanent male fertility control.
		A vasectomy leaves the patient unchanged except for the fact that the sperm cord (vas) is blocked.
		Neither the authors nor any other party who has been involved in the preparation or publication of this work warrants that the information contained herein is in every respect accurate or complete and they are not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained for the use of such information.
	www.duj.com /vasectomy.html (666 words)

	Vasectomy
		The vasectomy is a simple office procedure in which a segment of the tubes carrying the sperm from the testicles is removed, and the ends are sealed off.
		Vasectomy is a minor surgical procedure done in the doctor's office that removes a small section of each vas deferens and seals off the ends.
		Vasectomy is one of the most studied of all medical procedures, yet rumors of long-term risks have persisted almost since the beginning of its use in the U.S. in the 1960s.
	www.nwsurgeons.com /vasecto.htm (1697 words)

	Vasectomy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Vasectomy is a birth control method in which all or part of a male's vas deferens are surgically removed, thus sterilizing the patient.
		Vasectomy should not be confused with castration: vasectomy does not involve removal of the testicles and it affects neither the production of male sex hormones (mainly testosterone) nor their secretion into the bloodstream.
		Animal and human data indicate that vasectomy does not increase atherosclerosis and that increases in circulating immune complexes after vasectomy are transient.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vasectomy (1286 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Vasectomy
		A vasectomy is a surgery to cut the vas deferens, the tubes through which a man's sperm travels.
		Vasectomy may be recommended for adult men who are certain that they wish to prevent future pregnancies.
		A vasectomy is not recommended as a temporary form of birth control, but it may be reversed if you change your mind.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/002995.htm (546 words)

	Planned Parenthood - Vasectomy
		They prefer vasectomy because most reversible methods are less reliable, sometimes inconvenient, and may have unpleasant side effects for the women in their lives.
		Vasectomy reversal is very rarely needed to relieve pain permanently.
		Complication rates for vasectomy are generally lower for the non-incision, no-scalpel method — when the skin of the scrotum is not cut — than for methods that include cutting the skin.
	www.plannedparenthood.org /birth-control-pregnancy/birth-control/vasectomy.htm (2088 words)

	Vasectomy
		Vasectomy is a surgical procedure performed to make a man sterile, or unable to father a child.
		Generally, vasectomy leaves the patient unchanged except that the vas deferens -- the tubes leading to the testes -- are blocked.
		The strongest evidence for an association between having a vasectomy and the development of prostate cancer is found in two studies, published in the February 17, 1993, issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
	www.umm.edu /men/vasect.htm (780 words)

	Common Questions About Vasectomy
		Vasectomy is a minor surgical procedure that typically leads to permanent sterilization.
		Vasectomy is intended as a permanent means of birth control.
		Vasectomy is an outpatient procedure, which is performed under local anesthesia (although you may receive a mild sedative to help you relax).
	www8.utsouthwestern.edu /utsw/cda/dept29420/files/58002.html (1052 words)

	Vasectomy
		Vasectomy is one of the safest and most effective methods of permanent birth control.
		Vasectomy only interrupts the tubes that carry sperm from the testes to where they are added to your semen.
		No-scalpel vasectomy, the procedure that I perform, reduces their likelihood because the blood vessels responsible for the bleeding are less likely to be affected because the opening in the scrotum is small.
	www.medicalandvein.com.au /services21.htm (1052 words)

	Vasectomy information on MedicineNet.com
		Vasectomy is a simple operation designed to make a man sterile, or unable to biologically father a child.
		Vasectomy is used as a means of contraception in many parts of the world.
		Vasectomy, however, is medically much simpler than female sterilization, has a lower incidence of complications, and is much less expensive.
	www.medicinenet.com /vasectomy/article.htm (691 words)

	Vasectomy - UrologyChannel
		Vasectomy is a minor surgical procedure to cut and close off the tubes (vas deferens) that deliver sperm from the testes; it is usually performed as a means of contraception.
		A vasectomy is less invasive than a tubal ligation (i.e., the procedure used to prevent a woman's eggs from reaching the uterus) and more easily reversed.
		In the no-scalpel vasectomy, a surgical clamp is used to hold the vas deferens while a puncture incision (instead of a cut) is made with special forceps.
	www.urologychannel.com /vasectomy/index.shtml (793 words)

	Vasectomy (Site not responding. Last check: )
		A vasectomy is a surgery to "tie the tubes" (vas deferens) of a man, which causes permanent sterility by preventing transport of sperm out of the testes.
		Vasectomy is usually done in the surgeon's office while the patient is awake, but pain-free under local anesthesia.
		Vasectomy may be recommended for adult men who are certain that they wish to prevent future pregnancies (permanent sterilization).
	www.pennhealth.com /ency/article/002995.htm (498 words)

	VASECTOMY (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Vasectomy is an operation that makes a man permanently unable to get a woman pregnant.
		Vasectomy is one of the safest forms of birth control.
		The two disadvantages to a vasectomy are that it is not effective immediately and it does NOT protect against sexually transmitted diseases.
	www.dmc.org /health_info/topics/fami4538.html (446 words)

	Vasectomy Vasectomy Vasectomy Vasectomy
		During a vasectomy, a small portion of the vas deferens (the tube that carries sperm from the testicle to the outside world) is removed and the ends of the vas are sealed
		A vasectomy is considered one of the safest and most effective methods of birth control with minimal risks and side effects.
		Vasectomy is considered a permanent form of birth control which is intended to make a man permanently sterile.
	www.abingtonurology.com /vasectomy.html (972 words)

	No Needle No Scalpel Vasectomy available at Associated Urologists of Orange County
		Vasectomy is a nearly painless surgical procedure to cut and close off the tubes (vas deferens) that deliver sperm from the testes; it is usually performed as a means of contraception.
		Vasectomy techniques have evolved to include the less painful and less invasive No Scalpel Vasectomy and No Needle Vasectomy. About 500,000 vasectomies are performed annually in the United States.
		A vasectomy is less invasive than a tubal ligation (the procedure used to prevent a woman's eggs from reaching the uterus) and more easily reversed.
	www.ocurology.com /vasectomy.html (734 words)

	What is vasectomy?
		In the 1890's vasectomy was suggested as an alternative to the practice of castration for an enlarged prostate.
		Vasectomy is usually done under a local anaesthetic, and a tubal ligation is done under a general.
		Vasectomy reversal is possible, but the chances of reversal with restoration of fertility tend to vary widely depending on many factors.
	www.vasectomy-faq.org /whatis.htm (973 words)

	Vasectomy
		Vasectomy is a minor operation that is usually done at a doctor's office or at a clinic.
		During a vasectomy, these two tubes are cut and blocked so the sperm cannot mix with the semen.
		If you are at risk of infection because your partner has a sexually transmitted infection (STI), or because you or your partner have more than one sex partner; or if you have an STI you can pass on, the best way to protect yourself and your partner is by using condoms.
	www.engenderhealth.org /wh/fp/cvas2.html (1786 words)

	Vasectomy
		During a vasectomy, the vas deferens from each testicle is clamped, cut, or otherwise sealed.
		Vasectomy is a safer, cheaper procedure that causes fewer complications than tubal ligation in women.
		A vasectomy is not usually recommended for men who are considering banking sperm in case they decide later to have children.
	www.webmd.com /a-to-z-guides/Vasectomy-14387 (1470 words)

	Vasectomy: What to Expect -- familydoctor.org (Site not responding. Last check: )
		A vasectomy is usually done in your doctor's office or in an outpatient surgery center.
		You may need to wait to have a vasectomy, or may not be able to have one, if you have an infection on or around your genitals, or you have a bleeding disorder.
		Some vasectomies can be undone, or "reversed," but the surgery is expensive, not usually covered by insurance and must be performed in a hospital.
	familydoctor.org /195.xml (797 words)

	vasectomy
		It is pointed out that earlier concerns about vasectomies, including research in the 1980s suggesting an increased risk of atherosclerosis in men who had undergone the procedure, and research in the 1990s suggesting a link between vasectomy and prostate cancer.
		A few studies have suggested a link between vasectomy and an increased risk of testicular cancer, but it is possible that the increase in cases of testicular cancer seen in these studies may be due to factors other than vasectomy.
		If you are looking for permanent birth control, a man having a vasectomy is always better for the sake of the couple than for a woman to have her tubes tied.
	www.menstuff.org /issues/byissue/vasectomy2.html (4353 words)

	Adult Health Advisor 2005.4: Vasectomy
		When a vasectomy is done, the two tubes (vas deferens, or vas) that carry sperm from the testes to the penis are cut and blocked.
		A vasectomy is one of the most effective and safest forms of birth control.
		Vasectomy can sometimes be reversed, but the reversal procedure is very costly and it is not always successful.
	www.med.umich.edu /1libr/aha/aha_vasect_crs.htm (1070 words)

	Vasectomy (Site not responding. Last check: )
		A vasectomy is a simple operation for tying the man's vas deferens (the tube that carries sperm).
		A vasectomy is a much simpler procedure than tying the woman's fallopian tubes (ligation of the tube which carries the egg) and the cost is considerably less.
		As a result of having the vasectomy no sperm are present to fertilize an egg and therefore pregnancy cannnot occur.
	www.ohiou.edu /healthwell/vasectomy.html (600 words)

	Open-ended Vasectomy: Improved Reversibility with Less Chance of Chronic Pain (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Vasectomy Technique.) If you are planning to get a vasectomy, ask your doctor to do it "open-ended".
		The idea of the open-ended vasectomy is to reduce pressure, allow a single granuloma to form at the testicular end, and thus prevent pressure induced pain, ruptures and multiple tiny granulomas which block the epididymus.
		Some men have had their vasectomies reversed in hopes to relieve the pain, but reconnection is relatively expensive and offers no added benefit with respect to PVP.
	www.vasectomy-information.com /pages/oevas.htm (1846 words)

	UrologyHealth.org - Adult Conditions - Sexual Function - Vasectomy (Site not responding. Last check: )
		A vasectomy is a minor surgical procedure designed to interrupt the sperm transportation system between the testicle and the penis.
		The effectiveness of the vasectomy must be proven by having the patient submit at least one semen analysis, which demonstrates that there are no sperm in the ejaculate.
		Rarely, the testicles may be injured during a vasectomy as a result of injury to the testicular artery.
	www.urologyhealth.org /adult/index.cfm?cat=11&topic=153 (2373 words)

	No-Scalpel Vasectomy
		However it is possible to freeze semen prior to vasectomy (for a fee) for those with infants or men who have no children.
		There are those that claim open-ended vasectomy (the 'technique within a technique' done here) increases the reversibility…but such claims suffer from the same problem of not having any hard evidence.
		And that is regardless of the method of vasectomy and the time between the vasectomy and its reversal.
	www.vasectomy.ca /NSV_E_info_pat.htm (4427 words)

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