The Elliot-Smith Clinic - Criteria for Acceptance

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CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE OF PATIENTS
VASECTOMY....
Traditionally we have always relied on the general practitioner’s counselling, and have usually seen couples only if the relevant box is ticked on the consent form. However, irrespective of such a request by a GP, we have identified certain categories whom we should always prefer to counsel additionally here:

They are as follows:-

Couples where either of the partners is under the age of 25 years
Couples who have had no children
Couples where the woman is pregnant or where the youngest child will not have reached the age of six months by the time the vasectomy is performed
Couples where there is any doubt about the long-term stability of the relationship -
eg short-term “common-law” marriages
BMI of less than 32 and/or weight less than 120kg.

Where any of the above apply, it is certainly still possible that the man will be accepted for the procedure after counselling. But it should be clearly understood that this is not by any means automatic - most particularly in categories 1 and 4 above.

If, because of distance, it would be difficult for the couple to make a special journey for counselling, it would be appreciated if a supportive letter giving details of their particular circumstances could be sent with the consent form.

Do not hesitate to contact the Elliot-Smith Clinic if you have any queries.

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