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This is a good and frequently asked question. Sperm are only a part of the total volume of ejaculate. A vasectomy only prevents sperm from being released. After a vasectomy, there is still seminal fluid that is released. The small amount of sperm that is no longer released is merely resorbed. Remember, it is a sterile fluid inside the body, so infection should not be a problem. Here are some websites that might be of interest. http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/0/0,5716,68430+1+66708,00.html?qu ery=semen http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/1/0,5716,76841+1+74878,00.html?qu ery=vasectomy
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