| Literature DB >> 6633392 |
Abstract
Although vasectomy is becoming a popular method of sterilization, the results of animal studies have led to some concern about the association between vasectomy and subsequent atherosclerosis. After review of the available epidemiological data, it is concluded that there is no evidence that vasectomy is deleterious to humans.Entities:
Keywords: Antibodies; Autoimmune Response; Behavior; Biology; Cardiovascular Effects; Demographic Factors; Epidemiologic Methods; Family Planning; Immunity; Immunologic Factors; Immunological Effects; Longterm Effects; Male Sterilization--complications; Physiology; Population; Population Dynamics; Psychological Factors; Research Methodology; Sex Behavior--side effects; Sterilization, Sexual; Time Factors; Vasectomy
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Year: 1983 PMID: 6633392 DOI: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1983.tb122678.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Med J Aust ISSN: 0025-729X Impact factor: 7.738