title: [Vasectomy for contraception].
abstract: In order to obtain more information about possible sequelae of vasectomy, a follow-up examination was conducted in 247 men who had been vasectomized between one and ten years previously. A high degree of satisfaction with this method of family planning was found, and negative reactions were few. The relatively wide indication adopted at the University Hospital in Basel for vasectomy as a method of preventing pregnancy is therefore confirmed. Lack of objective information about possible physical or psychosexual reactions appears to be the most important reason why this method of contraception has not yet received due recognition.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D003267:Contraception; D005190:Family; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014659:Vasectomy / Q000009:adverse effects
vernacular_title: Vasektomie zur Empfängnisverhütung.