Mean Number of Sperm (in Millions) Found in Urine Samples and Semen Samples at 1, 6, and 12 Weeks After Vasectomy
| Sampling Period | Intervention Group | Control Group | PValue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Note: Before cauterization, the prostatic end of the vas deferens was perfused with 10 mL normal saline on each side for patients in the intervention group (n = 50), while patients in the control group (n = 56) were not perfused. Statistical analysis was performed using the Mann-Whitney test. | |||
| Urine sample after vasectomy | 29.2 | 0.004 | <.001 |
| 1-week semen sample | 14.1 | 13.8 | >.05 |
| 6-week semen sample | 0.4 | 8.0 | >.05 |
| 12-week semen sample | 0.0 | 0.011 | >.05 |