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The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice 18:44-47 (2005)
© 2005 American Board of Family Practice

Evidence-Based Clinical Practice

Postvasectomy Semen Analysis: Are Men Following Up?

Ronald E. Christensen, MD and Dalton C. Maples, Jr., PA-C

From Independence Park Medical Services, Anchorage, AK, and private practice, Anchorage, AK

Correspondence: Address correspondence to Ronald E. Christensen, MD, Independence Park Medical Associates, 9500 Independence Drive, Anchorage, AK 99507

Abstract

Background: Many family physicians perform outpatient vasectomies in their office. Postvasectomy semen analysis (PVSA) is critical to establish the success of this sterilization procedure. We investigated the compliance rate of our patients with the PVSA over a 10-year period.

Methods: To determine compliance rates of men who have undergone vasectomy for recommended PVSA, a retrospective chart review in a private family practice clinic was performed. The records of all patients who underwent vasectomy from 1991 to 2001 were reviewed. Patients are instructed to return at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 1 year for semen specimen evaluation to determine vasectomy success.

Outcome Measures: Records of 551 patients were reviewed. The age of the patient at the time of the vasectomy and number of PVSAs were evaluated. PVSA compliance rates were also correlated with age.

Results: In total, 233 (42%) men did not return for 6-week, 3-month, or 1-year PVSA. Of 551 men, 318 (58%) returned for 6-week PVSA, and 138 (25%) returned for 3-month PVSA. Only 44 (8%) of the 551 eligible for a 1-year analysis returned for PVSA.

Conclusions: Compliance with instructions to men undergoing vasectomy to return for PVSA is low both from the perspective of this study, as well as other studies evaluated. Older men are more likely to return for PVSA.


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