Jon wants information on elective sterilization; he has three children with his current wife and has no plans for future children
a. How would you explain a vasectomy to Jon?
b. What teaching would be done prior to the procedure?
Students' answers should include the following:
a. Vasectomy for elective sterilization
Simple procedure is done in the office or as an outpatient.
Suggest they may want to place sperm in a sperm bank prior to the procedure.
b. Use of other contraception until confirmation of no more sperm present in ejaculations; may be several weeks
Ice packs to scrotum after procedure
Mild discomfort, take analgesic
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