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[1] “Chapter 13: Vasectomy.” Family Planning: A Global Handbook for Providers, 2022, fphandbook.org/chapter-13-vasectomy . Accessed August 2023.

[2] Sharlip, I.D., et al. “Vasectomy.” AUA Guideline, 2015, www.auanet.org/guidelines-and-quality/guidelines/vasectomy-guideline . Accessed August 2023.

[3] “Technical and Managerial Guidelines for Vasectomy Services.” World Health Organization, 1988, apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/37300/9241542187_eng.pdf?sequence=1 . Accessed August 2023.

[4] “Who can have a vasectomy?” Family Planning: A Global Handbook for Providers, 2022, fphandbook.org/who-can-have-vasectomy . Accessed August 2023.

[5] “Vasectomy: How it works.” University of Virginia: Department of Urology, med.virginia.edu/urology/for-patients-and-visitors/mens-health/vasectomy-how-it-works/ . Accessed August 2023.

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[7] Cook, L.A., et al. “Scalpel versus no‐scalpel incision for vasectomy.” Cochrane Library, 2007, Issue 2, www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD004112.pub3/full . Accessed August 2023.

[8] “Vasectomy Techniques.” Family Planning: A Global Handbook for Providers, 2022, fphandbook.org/vasectomy-techniques . Accessed August 2023.

[9] “Vasectomy Reversal.” Mayo Clinic, www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/vasectomy-reversal/about/pac-20384537 . Accessed August 2023.

[10] “Permanent Birth Control (Sterilization).” Reproductive Health Access Project, 2018, www.reproductiveaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/sterilization.pdf . Accessed August 2023.

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