Vasectomy: preliminary report on 25 cases.
Preliminary data on 25 men who underwent vasectomy for contraception between June 1986 and May 1988 at the Marie Stopes Clinic--Nairobi is presented. The majority (76.0%) of the subjects were aged between 25 and 39 years. 68.0% had 4 living children or less. Professionals including lecturers, lawyers, teachers, engineers etc, formed 88.0% of the total. Three clients(12.0%) had documented complications; one had aseptic wound, one had haematoma and the last one had a failed vasectomy. All were treated successfully. Complications of vasectomy and the need for follow-up of vasectomised men are discussed.
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D000328:Adult; D005193:Family Planning Services / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D007630:Kenya; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014659:Vasectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology / Q000639:trends*