Accuracy of testosterone concentrations in compounded testosterone products.

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of the testosterone concentrations within testosterone gels and creams manufactured by compounding pharmacies.

Methods: Ten compounding pharmacies within Toronto area were included. Pharmacies were blinded as to the nature of the study.

Vasectomy reversal outcomes among patients with vasal obstructive intervals greater than 10 years.

Objective: To analyze the vasectomy reversal (VR) outcomes specifically among patients with vasal obstructive intervals (VOIs) of >10 years. The VOI has been shown to be a significant predictor of outcome after VR. Although no strict cutoff exists, couples have frequently been discouraged from considering a VR strictly according to the interval from vasectomy.

Preoperative hair removal on the male genitalia: clippers vs. razors.

Introduction: In an effort to reduce the incidence of postoperative surgical site infections (SSIs), many hospitals have adopted a strict practice of preoperative hair removal using clippers, as opposed to razors. However, the skin of the male genitalia is delicate, elastic with irregular skin folds and may be ill-suited for clippers.

Aim: To compare shave quality and the degree of skin trauma using two methods of preoperative hair removal on the scrotal skin: clippers vs.