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Voluntary Surgical Sterilization Of Men As A Family Planning Method; And Making Vasectomy More Attractive
Dr. Sencer O. TOKERa
aİzmir İl Sağlık Müdürlüğü Bulaşıcı Hastalıklar Şubesi, İZMİR
Voluntary Surgical Contraception (VSC) or contraceptive sterilization is one of the most used family planning methods of developing or developed countries in the world.
In our country; although the laws give permission and possibility to vasectomy (and other surgical contraceptive methods) since 1983, this method has not been well-known yet. Choosing the contraceptive method is an important decision. If the chosen contraceptive method is not effective, an unwanted pregnancy may occur. Sometimes, some side effects of a specific family planning method can be observed, if it is not suitable for the person.Keywords: Vasectomy, sterilization of men, family planning methodTurkiye Klinikleri J Med Ethics 1994,2:36-41
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