Relevant Articles Publications Alternative Contraceptive Methods Associations & Organizations General Health & Wellness Male Infertility & Men's Health Pregnancy & Parenting Sperm Bank Accreditation
In addition to links throughout this site that put you in direct touch with physicians and their practices, the following are links to associations, groups and other sites of possible interest.
RELEVANT ARTICLES
Vasectomy From the Couple's Perspective - One couple candidly discusses their experience (and their post-vasectomy sex life) Stand-Up Comedian Sits Down for a Vasectomy - Award-winning comedian Tom Simmons took to Twitter during his vasectomy From "Ooh No" to "Oh, Alright" - A father of four describes his vasectomy experience What Are the Chances of Pregnancy after Vasectomy? - It's one of the most common forms of birth control, but can it fail? Can a Vasectomy Cause Dementia or Alzheimer's Disease? - How serious is the link between vasectomy and degenerative brain disease? Not very, according to research done to date. Of Vasectomies, Vitamins and Prostate-Cancer Risk: New Hutchinson Center Study Examines the Links - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Birth Control for Men Edges Closer - Nature News article about hormone-free, reversible infertility in mice Unsnipped: More Men Seeking Vasectomy Reversals – MSNBC
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PUBLICATIONS
Facts About Vasectomy Safety - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, NIH Publication Number 96-4094, April 1996 Vasectomy: AUA Guidelines - Guidelines for urologists, published by the American Urology Association (AUA) EverydayHealth.com - Information on vasectomy and the future of male birth control Journal American Medical Association - Researchers find no link between the procedure prostate cancer. (2002. 287:311-3115.)
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ALTERNATIVE CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS
FDA Birth Control Guide - U.S. Food & Drug Administration's guide to various contraceptive options Reproductive Health: Contraception - CDC's guide to contraception WomensHealth.gov - Comprehensive birth-control methods FAQ PlannedParenthood.org - Offers a comprehensive overview on various birth control methods and their effectiveness. VasCenters - Information for partners about vasectomy and reversals
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ASSOCIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS
American Urological Association (AUA)- Professional association of urologists, which supplies extensive information about vasectomies, vasectomy reversals, and other urological procedures and conditions. Engender Health - Global organization devoted to women's health and family planning. American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) - An internationally recognized non-profit dedicated to providing multidisciplinary information, education, advocacy, and standards in reproductive medicine. TOP
GENERAL HEALTH & WELLNESS
MayoClinic.com - An online information resource affiliated with the Mayo Clinic eHealthLibrary.com - Links to general health sites About.Com Health & Fitness - Large online library of health-related topics MedicineNet.com - Broad medical content by physicians, medical professionals, and other health experts Men's Health Network - An educational organization devoted specifically to men's health TOP
MALE STERILIZATION AND INFERTILITY
UrologyChannel - Comprehensive information about urologic conditions. Cornell University Center for Male Reproductive Medicine and Microsurgery - Authoritative information regarding vasectomy, reversal and male fertility and infertility My-Vasectomy.Com - One man's lighthearted description of his vasectomy procedure, with photos Vasectomyspecialists.com - How to locate a specialist in vasectomies in your area
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SPERM BANK ACCREDITATION
Sperm Banking: A Valuable Option - When, why, and how sperm banking can be useful American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) - A scientific and educational non-profit organization with more than 100 accredited tissue banks California Cryobank – Information on how institutions gaine accreditation and how to choose a sperm bank
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