Health Tip: Vasectomy Has Some Risks
(Source: Fertility News - Doctors Lounge)
Source: Fertility News - Doctors Lounge - March 16, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Tags: Reproductive Medicine, FYI, Source Type: news
' March Madness' a Peak Time for Vasectomies
FRIDAY, March 16, 2018 -- Thinking about a vasectomy? Now -- as March Madness begins -- might be just the time for the procedure.
The NCAA basketball tournament and other major " sporting events are a popular time for men to schedule a vasectomy... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 16, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Health Tip: Vasectomy Has Some Risks
-- About 500,000 men have a vasectomy each year in the United States, preventing sperm from reaching the semen during ejaculation.
While the operation is safe and highly effective in preventing pregnancy, it has its risks, the U.S. National... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 16, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
'March Madness' a Peak Time for Vasectomies
Title: 'March Madness' a Peak Time for VasectomiesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/16/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/16/2018 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Mens Health General)
Source: MedicineNet Mens Health General - March 16, 2018 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Health Tip: Vasectomy Has Some Risks
Title: Health Tip: Vasectomy Has Some RisksCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/16/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/16/2018 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Mens Health General)
Source: MedicineNet Mens Health General - March 16, 2018 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
'Vas Madness': Why Boston urologists love the NCAA tournament
The NCAA tournament bracket was just released, but March Madness already has a clear winner: urologists.
In recent years, urologists have been reporting an increase in the number of vasectomies they perform during the month of March. Apparently, men are scheduling their procedures to coincide with the tournament — particularly the first few days, when they can sit on the couch and watch basketball for hours on end while recovering with an ice pack.
The trend has some empirical support. Last March,… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - March 12, 2018 Category: American Health Authors: Max Stendahl Source Type: news
'Vas Madness': Why Boston urologists love the NCAA tournament
The NCAA tournament bracket was just released, but March Madness already has a clear winner: urologists.
In recent years, urologists have been reporting an increase in the number of vasectomies they perform during the month of March. Apparently, men are scheduling their procedures to coincide with the tournament — particularly the first few days, when they can sit on the couch and watch basketball for hours on end while recovering with an ice pack.
The trend has some empirical support. Last March,… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - March 12, 2018 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Max Stendahl Source Type: news
HealthLoop Hopes to Improve Doc-Patient Relationship
When Jordan Shlain, MD, began practicing medicine 20 years ago, he immediately knew there were some problems in the profession he chose to pursue. During a session at the Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West Conference on Tuesday, Shlain spoke passionately about his profession and desire to help change the healthcare system.
“When I went into medicine in 1997, I realized the entire system was broken,” Shlain said, confessing his dismay to the audience. “Trying to be a doctor in a broken system leads to burnout and dissatisfaction. I’ve been on a 20-year mission to identify what’s wrong and try to fi...
Source: MDDI - February 7, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Omar Ford Tags: Digital Health Source Type: news
Men have more sex after a vasectomy
Just over 12% of the men surveyed had sex more often after having the snip, Frankfurt University researchers found. Meanwhile, just 4.5% reported having it less often. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 20, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How about a vasectomy? Uganda wants more men to say yes
How about a vasectomy? As Africa's population booms, Uganda wants more men to say yes (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - November 3, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Male birth control breakthroughs show promise
Scientists have made several preliminary breakthroughs in developing a male contraceptive, and though birth control for men has found little traction with big pharmaceutical companies, the current studies could pave the way for alternatives to condoms and vasectomies.
Michigan State University scientists announced last week that they have discovered a way to turn off the gene that controls sperm production in mice, research that could be applied to developing male birth control for humans.
Mice… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - October 17, 2017 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Anne Stych Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Despite concerns, vasectomy and prostate cancer not linked
A debate that has raged for more than 30 years may finally be over: prostate cancer risk does not seem to be increased following a vasectomy. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 11, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Prostate / Prostate Cancer Source Type: news
Genetic advance for male birth control
(Michigan State University) When it comes to birth control, many males turn to two options: condoms or vasectomies. While the two choices are effective, both methods merely focus on blocking the transportation of sperm. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - October 10, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
NHS figures show vasectomies are down 63% in a decade
Experts say more men are choosing to preserve their fertility to have children later in life, particularly if their marriage breaks down. The procedure is also being rationed by some NHS trusts. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 5, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Antonio Cromartie Welcomes 14th Child, 3rd After Vasectomy
Vasectomies are not 100% effective. Here ' s what may happen and what to do. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - September 10, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Bruce Y. Lee, Contributor Source Type: news
