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Journal of Andrology, Vol 1, Issue 6 299-303, Copyright © 1980 by The American Society of Andrology

Effect of Vasectomy on the Retinal Vasculature of Men

HILDEGARD B. FAHRENBACH 1, NANCY J. ALEXANDER 2, JOHN W. SENNER 2, DAVID L. FULGHAM 2, AND LYNN J. COON 1

1 College of Optometry, Pacific University, Forest Grove, Oregon
2 Oregon Regional Primate Research Center, Beaverton, Oregon

Ophthalmoscopic examination of the retinal vasculature of 159 men over age 30 showed a significant increase in mild vascular changes in vasectomized as compared to nonvasectomized men. Although this preliminary study revealed no significant difference in blood pressures when the two groups were compared, vasectomized men age 40 and under had an increased frequency of arteriolar constriction in comparison with the control group. The authors suggest that this noninvasive method may be useful for future studies.

     Key words: vasectomy, atherosclerosis, diffuse arteriolar sclerosis, hypertension, ophthalmoscope, retinopathy, sphygmomanometer, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure

Submitted on December 27, 1979
Revised on August 11, 1980
Accepted on August 18, 1980






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