AFRO-NETS> Modifying Vasectomy Technique Can Increase Effectiveness

[David Hock <DHock@fhi.org>]

Modifying Vasectomy Technique Can Increase Effectiveness
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Based on a review of a growing body of both published and unpub-
lished research, global vasectomy experts have agreed that modi-
fying a simple ligation and excision technique commonly used in 
developing countries to perform male sterilization can increase 
its effectiveness. 
 
The experts came to this consensus during the first day of a 
three-day expert consultation on vasectomy cosponsored December 
3 to 5, 2003, by the Research Triangle Park, NC-based Family 
Health International (FHI) and the New York City-based Engender-
Health. Working together, the organizations have recently com-
pleted a series of studies addressing the effectiveness of dif-
ferent vasectomy methods. To read more about the experts' meet-
ing, see: 
http://www.fhi.org/en/AboutFHI/News+Releases/dec42003ModVasTec.htm
or 
http://www.engenderhealth.org/news/newsreleases/031204.html
 
David Hock
Senior Information Projects Coordinator
Family Health International
mailto:dhock@fhi.org
http://www.fhi.org

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