Male Contraception 2 Flashcards

The learner will be able to state demographic factors that are associated with increased/decreased utilization of vasectomy.

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Describe the demographics of individuals who undergo vasectomy worldwide.

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  • Worldwide, 33 million women age 15-49 yo (<3%) rely on their partner’s vasectomy for contraception.
  • Vasectomy is more common than tubal ligation in only 5 countries (Bhutan, Canada, Great Britain, The Netherlands, and New Zealand).
  • In developed countries, vasectomy prevalence is ~ 5%.
  • In developing countries, vasectomy prevalence is ~ 2.5%.
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Describe the demographics of individuals who undergo vasectomy in the US.

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  • Men having vasectomy are primarily non-Hispanic, white males, married, well educated, relatively affluent and privately insured.
  • Underrepresented: Minority, low income, and less educated men.
  • Vasectomy is the fourth most common form of contraception used in US, after condoms, oral contraceptives, and tubal ligation.
  • Approximately 500,000 vasectomies performed annually in US.
  • Over 75% are performed by urologists.
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