RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Is vasectomy harmful to health? JF British Journal of General Practice JO Br J Gen Pract FD British Journal of General Practice SP 381 OP 386 VO 47 IS 419 A1 S W McDonald YR 1997 UL http://bjgp.org/content/47/419/381.abstract AB Since the late 1960s, vasectomy has been a popular and widely used form of contraceptive in Britain for couples who do not want to have any more children. However, throughout the past decade there has been considerable concern about the safety of this procedure. This paper reviews the current opinion on the possible health considerations associated with this operation and shows that the latest news is mostly reassuring.