J Urol December 2012 PMID 23098786

Vasectomy: AUA guideline.

Ira D Sharlip, Arnold M Belker, Stanton Honig, Michel Labrecque, Joel L Marmar, Lawrence S Ross, Jay I Sandlow, David C Sokal

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Peak: 11 in Apr 2023
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Extended reach

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What people are saying

Many posts focus on the effectiveness and simplicity of vasectomy, such as emphasizing it's 'less expensive' and 'faster' compared to other options, illustrating interest in its practical advantages. Meanwhile, some comments challenge or dismiss concerns, revealing varying levels of engagement and impact on perceptions about the procedure.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the effectiveness and simplicity of vasectomy highlighted in the publication, with some expressing skepticism or critique.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate interest by comparing vasectomy to other methods and debating its advantages, indicating engagement but not intense curiosity.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several discussions reference specific details, like the comparison to tuballigation and issues around procedural choice, suggesting a moderate depth of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations imply potential influence in promoting vasectomy as a favored contraceptive method, though some dismissive comments indicate mixed perceptions.

Abstract in brief

  • The guideline reviews extensive research on vasectomy, emphasizing minimally invasive techniques like no-scalpel vasectomy, and outlines the safest and most effective methods for vas occlusion with very low failure rates.
  • It recommends that men can stop using other contraception once semen analysis shows azoospermia or a very low sperm count, confirming the effectiveness of the vasectomy.
  • The guideline encourages considering vasectomy as a more common and permanent form of contraception than currently practiced in the US and globally, supported by evidence-based procedures and expert consensus.]

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@melJsaysso See point 3. (Not you, the fearmongering dingus) https://t.co/mhACivMsIo).

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@ashrafghani rus , lurans s. sandlu , jay al'awal ; sukal , difid si (disambir 2012). "qatae alqanaat aldaafiqati: dalil AUA". majalat jirahat almasalik albawliata. 188 (6S): 2482-2491. dwaa: 10.1016 / j.juro.2012.09.080. ISSN 0022-5347. ^ "mudaeafat eadam astisal al'ashar bidun

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@ashrafghani يب ، إيرا د. بيلكر ، أرنولد م. هونيج ، ستانتون لابريك ، ميشيل ؛ مرمر ، جويل إل. روس ، لورانس س. ساندلو ، جاي الأول ؛ سوكال ، ديفيد سي (ديسمبر 2012). "قطع القناة الدافقة: دليل AUA". مجلة جراحة المسالك البولية. 188 (6S): 2482-2491. دوى: 10.1016 / j.juro.2012.09.080. I

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"Compared to #tuballigation, which is the other common method of permanent #contraception, #vasectomy is equally effective in preventing pregnancy, but vasectomy is SIMPLER, FASTER, AND LESS EXPENSIVE." According to the #americanurologyassociation #wtf https://t.co/uzzTkqdJZB

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Dr. Alfonso Carreón
@educacionbiomed · X

Oct 17, 2025 · 402 followers View post →
Ayam Bakar
@amara_ayam · X

@sanflawer45 @genjyer @tanyakanrl https://t.co/aw103ZlBsO

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James
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"Compared to #tuballigation, which is the other common method of permanent #contraception, #vasectomy is equally effective in preventing pregnancy, but vasectomy is SIMPLER, FASTER, AND LESS EXPENSIVE." According to the #americanurologyassociation #wtf https://t.co/uzzTkqdJZB

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Drea
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@melJsaysso See point 3. (Not you, the fearmongering dingus) https://t.co/mhACivMsIo).

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@ashrafghani rus , lurans s. sandlu , jay al'awal ; sukal , difid si (disambir 2012). "qatae alqanaat aldaafiqati: dalil AUA". majalat jirahat almasalik albawliata. 188 (6S): 2482-2491. dwaa: 10.1016 / j.juro.2012.09.080. ISSN 0022-5347. ^ "mudaeafat eadam astisal al'ashar bidun

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GertrudMueller
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@ashrafghani يب ، إيرا د. بيلكر ، أرنولد م. هونيج ، ستانتون لابريك ، ميشيل ؛ مرمر ، جويل إل. روس ، لورانس س. ساندلو ، جاي الأول ؛ سوكال ، ديفيد سي (ديسمبر 2012). "قطع القناة الدافقة: دليل AUA". مجلة جراحة المسالك البولية. 188 (6S): 2482-2491. دوى: 10.1016 / j.juro.2012.09.080. I

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