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Comparison of positive postvasectomy semen analysis results based on the timing of obtaining postvasectomy semen sample
| Timing of PVSA | Urologists | FMPs | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| <8 weeks | 0.54 | ||
| Azoospermic or RNMS, n (%) | 76/87 (87.4) | 159/177 (89.8) | |
| Motile sperm, n (%) | 11/87 (12.6) | 18/177 (10.2) | |
| ≥8 weeks | <0.01 | ||
| Azoospermic or RNMS, n (%) | 1575/1595 (98.7) | 696/726 (95.9) | |
| Motile sperm, n (%) | 20/1595 (1.3) | 30/726 (4.1) |
PVSA: postvasectomy semen analysis; RNMS: rare nonmotile sperm; FMP: family medicine physicians
