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Subgroup meta-analysis for the effect of different study designs. Note: The included studies could be classified into cross-sectional, case–control, and retrospective designs. Subgroup meta-analysis showed that the findings on the association between vasectomy and CVD risk were consistent. The heterogeneity was low or zero when studies had cross-sectional and case–control designs.
