Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason for Failure

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason for failure of a vasectomy?

• A)Pregnancy occurred just after the procedure when sperm were still present.
• B)The no-scalpel vasectomy was used.
• C)The physician did not cut all the way through the vas deferens.
• D)The split part of the vas deferens grew back together.

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