Which of the following statements about male sterilization is TRUE?
A)The procedure has significantly higher risk for physical complications than does female sterilization.
B)It requires another form of birth control to be used until a sperm-free sample of ejaculate is obtained.
C)It is immediately effective.
D)It is performed under general anesthesia.

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Male sterilization, or vasectomy, requires a follow-up test to confirm the absence of sperm in the ejaculate, which can take several weeks or months. Until this confirmation, another form of birth control is necessary to prevent pregnancy.

Which of the Following Statements About Male Sterilization Is TRUE