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All of the following are true about vasectomy, EXCEPT:

Take about 3 months before the sperm stores are used up

Sperm granulomas are less common if electrocautery is used

Reversal is most successful within 10 years of initial surgery

There is a risk of chronic testicular pain

High-Yield Explanation

Sperm granulomas are less common if thermal cautery is used rather than electrocautery. Some complications of vasectomy: a) Hematoma and infection b) Sperm Granulomas c) Chronic testicular pain d) Spontaneous recanalisation e) Antisperm antibody formation Ref: Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialities, 8th Edition, Page 305; Shaw's Textbook of Gynaecology, 12th Edition, Page 182

All of the following are true about vasectomy, EXCEPT:

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