摘要：Vasectomy is a complex process that affects the sexual life of men, this practice there are a number of myths regarding the loss of virility or sexual force those men who dare to be performed this surgery. Objectives: To determine perception of men to the practice of vasectomy in 3 districts of Cartagena in 2013. Methodology:Descriptive, discriminated, the initial phase were identified sociodemographic characteristics and knowledge level of the 162 participants, divided 54 participants in each neighborhood; second phase where we used a sample of 30 participants discriminated by 10 for each neighborhood, using an instrument of 22 closed and open questions describing the myths and beliefs before the vasectomy. Results: Vasectomy is more accepted among men aged 25-35 years showing greater interest when participating in birth control, however a small percentage of men aged 20-25 would be willing to be held the procedure. Conclusions: There are few men who have myths and beliefs about the surgical procedure male family planning vasectomy
