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ReviewInternational journal of impotence research2025

The review of the long-term health risks associated with vasectomy.

Yu-Sheng Cheng, Tommy Jiang, Ashkan Pourabhari Langroudi, Abby L Chen, Satvir S Basran, Michael L Eisenberg

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Review in International journal of impotence research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Yu-Sheng ChengDepartment of Urology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3981-8657
Tommy JiangDepartment of Urology, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.
Ashkan Pourabhari LangroudiDepartment of Urology, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.
Abby L ChenDepartment of Urology, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4985-2787
Satvir S BasranDepartment of Urology, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.
Michael L EisenbergDepartment of Urology, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA. eisenberg@stanford.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5482-0141

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Vasectomy, a permanent method of preventing the release of sperm, has been widely used as effective birth control, with millions of men undergoing the procedure worldwide each year. Although vasectomy is effective and relatively simple, it is still a subject that receives considerable scrutiny, especially regarding any health effects. Indeed, the relationship between vasectomy and health risks has been a controversial topic. This review includes the examination of the evidence linking vasectomy to oncologic sequelae (i.e. prostate and testicular cancer). In addition, a review of the literature linking vasectomy to sexual dysfunction, cardiovascular disease, primary progressive aphasia/frontotemporal dementia, anti-sperm antibodies, and reproductive hormone changes is also presented. Overall, vasectomy appears safe with no convincing evidence for long term health risks.

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