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Vasectomy in the United States, 2002.

Mark A Barone1, Paul L Hutchinson, Christopher H Johnson

  • 1EngenderHealth, 440 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA. mbarone@engenderhealth.org

The Journal of Urology
|June 7, 2006
PubMed
Summary

An estimated 526,501 vasectomies were performed in 2002, with no-scalpel vasectomy use increasing significantly. Surgical techniques and follow-up protocols showed wide variation among physicians.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Reproductive Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Vasectomy is a common form of male contraception.
  • Previous studies have tracked vasectomy trends in the US in 1991 and 1995.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the number of vasectomies performed in the US in 2002.
  • To gather data on vasectomy procedures and protocols.
  • To compare current trends with previous years.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective mail survey with telephone follow-up was conducted.
  • 2,300 urologists, family physicians, and general surgeons were randomly sampled.
  • The study achieved a 73.8% response rate.

Main Results:

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  • An estimated 526,501 vasectomies were performed in 2002, a rate of 10.2/1,000 men aged 25-49.
  • No-scalpel vasectomy use increased, accounting for nearly half of all procedures.
  • Techniques for vas occlusion varied, with ligation and cautery being most common.

    • Conclusions:

    • Vasectomy incidence rates remained stable at approximately 10/1,000 men aged 25-49.
    • The adoption of no-scalpel vasectomy has substantially increased since 1995.
    • Significant variability exists in surgical techniques and follow-up protocols for vasectomy.