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Vasectomy and Adverse Psychological Reactions

1970; American College of Physicians; Volume: 73; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.7326/0003-4819-73-5-853

1539-3704

Frederick J. Ziegler,

Sexual function and dysfunction studies

Editorial Notes1 November 1970Vasectomy and Adverse Psychological ReactionsFREDERICK J. ZIEGLER, M.D.FREDERICK J. ZIEGLER, M.D.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-73-5-853 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptSince the recent adverse publicity concerning ovulation suppressor contraception, there is reason to believe that there has been a major epidemic of unwanted pregnancies and, for many couples, an increase in requests for vasectomy as the most acceptable contraceptive option. A review of the evidence concerning possible psychological upset after vasectomy may therefore be timely. There have been several reports of psychiatric problems after and apparently related to vasectomy (1). Most questionnaire surveys made of couples after vasectomy report almost complete satisfaction with the procedure as a contraceptive method (2). In a follow-up study of some patients who had help...References1. JOHNSON M: Social and psychological effects of vasectomy. Amer J Psychiat 121:482-486, 1964 CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar2. LANDISPOFFENBERGER JT: The marital and sexual adjustment of 330 couples who chose vasectomy as a form of birth control. J Marriage Family 27:57-58, 1965 CrossrefGoogle Scholar3. FERBERTIETZELEWIT SCS: Men with vasectomies: a study of medical, sexual, and psychosocial changes. Psychosom Med 29:354-366, 1967 CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar4. RODGERSZIEGLERALTROOCHI DFJ: A longitudinal study of the psycho-social effects of vasectomy. J Marriage Family 27:59-64, 1965 CrossrefGoogle Scholar5. ZIEGLERRODGERSPRENTISS FDR: Psychosocial response to vasectomy. Arch Gen Psychiat (Chicago) 21:46-54, 1969 CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar6. RODGERSZIEGLER DF: Changes in sexual behavior consequent to use of noncoital procedures of contraception. Psychosom Med 30:495-505, 1968 CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: Mental Health Center Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula Carmel, Calif. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited ByCircumcision and Vasectomy: Do They Affect Sexual Function?Oxprenolol and retroperitoneal fibrosis.Homosexual behaviour after vasectomy.VasectomyMale SterilizationPsychological Dynamics and Self-Perceptions of Vasectomy CandidatesHospital family planning: A vasectomy serviceA Factor Analysis of Contraceptive Preferences 1 November 1970Volume 73, Issue 5Page: 853-853KeywordsAdverse reactionsContraceptivesFemale contraceptionOvulationPregnancyQuestionnairesVasectomy Issue Published: 1 November 1970 PDF DownloadLoading ...