Providing a post-vasectomy semen analysis cup at the time of vasectomy rather than post-operatively improves compliance.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Post-vasectomy semen analysis (PVSA) completion rates after vasectomy are poor, and minimizing the need for an additional in-person visit may improve compliance. We hypothesized that providing PVSA specimen cup at time of vasectomy instead of at a postoperative appointment might be associated with higher PVSA completion rates.

Methods

We performed a retrospective cohort study with historical control using medical records of all patients seen by a single provider for vasectomy consultation between October 2016 and June 2022. All patients who underwent vasectomy were included. Patients who underwent vasectomy prior to 05/01/2020 had PVSA specimen cup given at postoperative appointment two weeks following vasectomy, and those who underwent vasectomy after 05/01/2020

SUBMITTER: Zhu EYS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10891388 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature