Vasectomy and health: cardiovascular and other diseases following vasectomy in Sichuan province, People's Republic of China.
Int J Epidemiol
; 17(3): 608-17, 1988 Sep.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-3209341
ABSTRACT
PIP: A study was conducted in Sichuan, China to further determine if any correlation exists between vasectomy and the risk of heart disease. In a retrospective analysis of 4596 men who had received vasectomies and 4340 who had not been vasectomized, it was found that the cardiovascular status of men who had had a vasectomy was actually better that those who had not. The mean duration since the operation was 14.5 years with a range of 10-25 years. The results confirmed past conclusions that vasectomy is not linked with coronary disease. Testing for other endpoints and areas such as stomach ulcer and hypertension indicated that men who had received a vasectomy were in general in better health. Resting ECG changes and positive ECG changes following a stress test further confirmed the results. Mortality associated with vasectomy was also examined with no negative connection found. Vasectomy has been extensively studied and has been proven repeatedly to be a safe procedure that is not linked to adverse effects.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Vasectomy
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Cardiovascular Diseases
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Health Status Indicators
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Health Surveys
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Incidence_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspects:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
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Patient_preference
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
Int J Epidemiol
Year:
1988
Document type:
Article
Country of publication:
United kingdom