| name | Vasectomy |
| Classification | Surgical procedure for male sterilization |
| Pharmacokinetics | Not applicable. Vasectomy involves severing or blocking the vas deferens, which carries sperm. There are no drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion processes involved. |
| suggested dosage | Not applicable. The procedure is performed once. |
| indications | | 1 | Permanent contraception | | 2 | Desire to avoid future pregnancies |
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| Safety in pregnancy | Not applicable. Vasectomy prevents sperm from entering semen, and therefore, is completely ineffective during pregnancy. |
| Safety in breastfeeding | Not applicable. Vasectomy does not impact breastfeeding. |
| side effects | | 1 | Swelling and tenderness in the scrotum | | 2 | Bruising | | 3 | Infection (rare) | | 4 | Bleeding (rare) | | 5 | Pain and discomfort | | 6 | Persistent mild pain at surgical site | | 7 | Hematoma formation, though uncommon | | 8 | Very rarely, a few patients may experience the formation of a collection of blood that needs treatment |
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| contraindications | | 1 | Unwillingness or lack of desire to be permanently sterilized | | 2 | Infection at the surgical site | | 3 | Blood clotting disorders | | 4 | Allergy to the anesthesia used during the procedure | | 5 | Severe cardiovascular or hepatic diseases | | 6 | Significant local or systemic infection |
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| interactions | No direct drug interactions. However, the patient's overall health conditions, such as pre-existing medical conditions, may influence the procedure. |
| warnings and precautions | | 1 | Vasectomy is a permanent procedure. Thorough discussion with a healthcare professional is essential to confirm the desire for permanent contraception. | | 2 | Allergies to the anesthetic agents used must be taken into account | | 3 | Individuals with certain conditions must be evaluated thoroughly for the suitability and safety of the procedure. | | 4 | Careful selection of the operating physician/surgical team is important | | 5 | Potential for scarring or complications should be discussed |
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| additional informations | | 1 | Vasectomy does not affect libido or sexual function. | | 2 | Success rates are high, but not 100%. Patients should be made aware of this. | | 3 | The procedure requires several weeks for healing, during which time patients should avoid strenuous activity and be watchful for symptoms. | | 4 | Follow-up visits are important for assessing recovery and confirming sterilization | | 5 | There might be variations in healing times for each patient |
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| patient details | | age | 25 years | | weight | 70 kg | | gender | male |
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