Affiliation:
1. Division of Endocrinology Diabetes and Gastroenterology Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health School of Medical Sciences University of Manchester Manchester UK
2. Division of Urology Department of Surgery University of Toronto Toronto Canada
Abstract
AbstractNon‐surgical (reversible) male contraception methods, when approved for general clinical application, should be made available to all interested men aged 18 50 years in good general health regardless of their semen parameters. In the preliminary workup, a complete personal and family history aimed at identifying specific conditions that may potentially increase the risks for adverse effects (associated with testosterone replacement) is advisable but a general or andrological examination is not required, unless indicated by the history. Baseline body weight, blood pressure and haemoglobin should be recorded for the purpose of future monitoring. While risks and benefits of vasectomy have been well established, appropriately nuanced patient counselling and assessment are essential for ensuring a satisfactory outcome of vasectomy.