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Men with and without vasectomy were matched 1:1 using propensity score matching, adjusting for sociodemographic and lifestyle variables.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The final matched sample included 1140 men (mean [SD] age 50.6\u2009[0.7]\u2009years). The mean (SD) time since vasectomy was 8.5\u2009(5.7)\u2009years in the vasectomy group. There were no significant differences between men with and without vasectomy across any dimension of sexual self\u2010concept. Additionally, no significant group differences were observed in terms of symptoms of depression or anxiety. 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