Voluntary sterilization

R.W. Noyes

American Journal of Public Health, 1973, vol. 63, issue 7, 576

Abstract: The APHA recommended program guide for voluntary sterilization fails to recommend that vasectomy services establish policies for handling the pregnancies of patients' wives or consorts. stoperative absence of spermatozoa might or might not imply a successful operation, but in terms of use-effectiveness the vasectomy is a failure if pregnancy occurs. The 1st step of a policy might be to counsel abortion and tubal division n analysis; me. An alternate step might require both partners to consent to postpregnancy semen analysis and both be informed of the results. In repeated negative specimens, genetic studies on the ceptus would be required to demonstrate responsibility. licy formulated should be told to patients before the operation and informed consent obtained. An insurance policy, at small cost, might be offered to indemnify couples against costs of abortion, tubal division, or maternity care the operation had failed or not.

Date: 1973
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