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- A study examined how cutting the vas deferens (vasectomy) affects sperm-agglutinating antibodies in men.
- Sixty-eight men were split into two groups: one underwent a traditional vasectomy, while the other had a less invasive procedure using clips.
- Both groups showed increased sperm-agglutinating activity in their serum six months after the procedure, but there was no significant difference between the two methods.
Article Abstract
The influence of transection of the vasa on the increase in sperm-agglutinating activity in serum after vasectomy was investigated in a prospective randomized study. Sixty-eight males requesting vasectomy were allocated to either of two groups: vas occlusion by tantalum clips without transection of the vasa, or conventional vasectomy by transection and ligation. Sperm-agglutinating antibodies were determined by a micro-agglutination test before and 6 months after vasectomy or vas occlusion. A significant increase in sperm-agglutinating activity in serum after sterilization was found in both groups, but there was no intergroup difference.
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