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	Podcast:		RadioMD (All Shows)
	Episode:		EP 965B - What You Need to Know About Vasectomies
	Category:		Health
	Duration:		00:00:00
	Publish Date:		2019-11-05 01:00:00
	Description:		Robert Pope, MD, explains what you need to know about vasectomies before you get one.In the world of permanent birth control, a vasectomy is a very effective, relatively simple option for permanent birth control. Many men may not know that it can be performed by primary care providers. It's an outpatient procedure that requires only a minor surgical procedure and has one of the lowest failure rates across all birth control. Most men rate the pain as very low, and most return to work within a few days. Robert Pope, MD, primary care physician with the Texas A&M Family Medicine Residency Program and clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Medicine, performs vasectomies in his primary care practice. He joins Dr. Roizen to explain what you need to know before you get one. Bonus What You Need To Know About Shingles
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