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76Standards for female and male Sterilization servicesAdditional commentsCoagulation disordersBleeding disorders lead to an increased risk of post-operative haematoma formation, which,in turn, leads to an increased risk of infection.DiabetesDiabetics are more likely to get post-operative wound infections. If signs of infection appear,treatment with antibiotics needs to be given.Local infectionsThere is an increased risk of post-operative infection.Systemic infection or gastroenteritisThere is an increased risk of post-operative infection.Large varicoceleThe vas may be difficult or impossible to locate; a single procedure to repair varicocele andperform a vasectomy decreases the risk of complications.Large hydroceleThe vas may be difficult or impossible to locate; a single procedure to repair hydrocele andperform a vasectomy decreases the risk of complications.Filariasis; elephantiasisIf elephantiasis involves the scrotum, it may be impossible to palpate the spermatic cord andthe testes.Intrascrotal massThis may indicate an underlying disease.Inguinal herniaVasectomy can be performed concurrently with hernia repair.