PVSA Impact
Every kit purchased helps fund groundbreaking research into men’s health.
Through our partner, Bedford Research Foundation, PVSA supports men’s health research in 3 areas:
Prostatitis
Advanced molecular testing of semen samples to identify bacterial and viral pathogens associated with chronic prostatitis and male pelvic pain syndromes.
Infectious Disease
CMV is the most common cause of vision and hearing loss in the United States.
BRF is focused on clinical research measuring CMV prevalence and viral shedding in semen samples from men undergoing reproductive care.
Men’s Reproductive Health
Research and innovation focused on expanding affordable access to highly sensitive, CLIA-certified semen testing to improve outcomes and compliance in men’s reproductive care.
Why Do Vasectomies Matter?
Men’s access to contraception and affordable care affects both their lives and the lives of everyone in their community.
2.3 Million Unintended Pregnancies in the U.S. Each Year
The U.S. alone sees 5.5 million pregnancies annually, with nearly half occurring unintentionally.
500,000 Vasectomies
Fewer than 500,000 vasectomies are done in the U.S. each year—despite vasectomy being safer, cheaper, and less invasive than tubal ligation.
600,000 Abortions
More abortions are performed each year in the U.S. than vasectomies.
Vasectomy is a Women’s Health Issue
Published in 2024, Dr. Ann A Kiessling, Director of the Bedford Research Foundation highlighted that a vasectomy is one procedure that massively reduces costs, risk and inequality.
73 Million Abortions Worldwide
Unintended pregnancies drive an estimated 73 million induced abortions globally each year, representing a massive and ongoing public health burden.
29% of All Pregnancies Are Unintended
Nearly 1 in 3 pregnancies globally are unplanned, showing that current contraceptive strategies are not meeting real-world needs.
61% of Unintended Pregnancies End in Abortion
More than half of unintended pregnancies worldwide result in abortion—highlighting how better contraception access is urgently needed.
Vasectomy Reversal and Safety
80–90% Vasectomy Reversal Success Rate
Once considered permanent, vasectomy is now reversible in 80–90% of cases, making it a flexible and future-safe option.
Read more, “Vasectomy is a Women’s Health
Issue” by Ann A Kiessling, in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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Anderson Biotest is an independent company with over 30 years of expertise in semen analysis and post-vasectomy testing. Our PVSA kits are part of an innovative funding model that helps support the work of the Bedford Research Foundation.
Our mission is to be patient-first and science-first, with a focus on precision, affordability, and impact.