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VASECTOMY -- Consent Form

Version of Handout    [En español]

 I, ____________________________________, authorize Dr. Kelly Locke and his designated assistant(s) to do a VASECTOMY, which consists of the surgical removal of a segment of both vas deferens (the tubes that convey sperm from the testicles to the outside).

 Other methods of treatment, including not having this procedure done, have been discussed with me and I have chosen the vasectomy method.

 I understand the following:

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 The purpose of a vasectomy is to render me permanently sterile (unable to make a woman pregnant).

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There is no guarantee that sterility will be obtained (sterility is either not obtained or fertility returns in approximately 1 in 500 cases).

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I must continue to use contraceptives until sterility is confirmed by two sperm counts in this office.
**** I will need to bring a semen sample after 3-months and 15-ejaculations and that a sperm count will be performed on it. ****

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Because there is a supply of sperm in the reservoir beyond the vasectomy site, I will remain fertile (able to make a woman pregnant) after the procedure until the reservoir is empty.
 

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Possible complications include, but are not limited to:
 

Ø      Pain

Ø      Swelling

Ø      Bleeding and bruising

Ø      Infection

Ø      Possible psychological effect on my sex life

Ø      Sperm granuloma (a reaction to the sperm in the scrotum)

Ø      Vas deferens may grow back together in the first few months or later

Ø      Allergy or reaction to the local anesthetic

Ø      Failure to achieve permanent sterilization

 I have had an opportunity to ask questions and have them answered. In addition, I have read this form and it has been explained to me in lay terminology. I understand the risks and intend to have the vasectomy procedure done.

Date __________   Signature of Patient Requesting Vasectomy_______________________________

Date __________    Witness _______________________________________________________

Date __________    Wife/Partner [optional] ____________________________________________

 

PHYSICIAN'S STATEMENT: The patient and I have discussed this procedure, the risks, complications, and alternatives. To the best of my knowledge, the patient understands the procedure and consents to it.

(Physician's signature) ___________________________________   Date ______________________

Form based upon: COPIC Recommended Consent Form at  http://www.copic.com/guidance/consent_forms/consent_vasectomy.htm

  Pfenninger: Procedures for Primary Care Physicians, 1st ed., Copyright © 1994 Mosby-Year Book, Inc.

 

Updated:  24  March 2001

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