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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.
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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
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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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