Is Vasectomy Worth the Risk?: A Physician's Case Against Vasectomania [Paperback]

H. J. Roberts (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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Two Studies Link Vasectomies and Prostate Cancer

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I am still in misery. I would NEVER have had a vasectomy if I knew about your research!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Sunshine Sentinel Pr Inc; First Edition edition (May 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963326023
• ISBN-13: 978-0963326027
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,520,466 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mandatory reading for anyone considering vasectomy., January 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Is Vasectomy Worth the Risk?: A Physician's Case Against Vasectomania (Paperback)

I am a dentist. I was impressed by the credentials of the author. I was planning on getting a vasectomy until I read this book. The author quotes numerous articles that discuss medical problems after vasectomy. These include cancer, atherosclerosis, autoimmune diseases, allergies, etc. I personally verified several of the reference articles on Medline. The book is written so it can be understood by the layperson and it includes a medical glossary. I highly recommend it.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't get a vasectomy!, April 13, 2008

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TheTaoRunner "Anthony R. Ellis, M.D." (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Is Vasectomy Worth the Risk?: A Physician's Case Against Vasectomania (Paperback)

Vasectomy can cause chronic pain. The percentage of men known to suffer from this problem varies in the available post-vasectomy studies (2-30%). Many man suffer in silence. In one large study I read, 10% of men regretted the decision to have the procedure done. Many are not told of this prior to the procedure. Some men pursue a reversal which is costly and painful. Don't do it unless you are willing to take a lifelong risk with your sexual functioning and are aware of the substantial risk of chronic pain.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vasectomy is NOT worth the risk, August 29, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Is Vasectomy Worth the Risk?: A Physician's Case Against Vasectomania (Paperback)

I found this to be very informative and backed up some of the references to specific illnesses I had found on line from first hand accounts of complications. It is frighteneing the lack of "informed consent" that is evident with the long term effects of this often dismissed as "minor surgery". Generally, bruising, soreness and swelling are all the complications mentioned. I would highly reccomend this be read by every male and female spouse contemplating this life changing surgery being performed in reality to prevent a temporary fertility issue. Don't schedule an appointment without reading this first.