Breaking the stereotype.

The San Francisco Men's Reproductive Clinic in Chinatown has been disseminating general health and contraceptive information as an adjunct to the women's family planning clinic at Health Center 4. Most of the diverse group of patients are in their 20 's, 15% are over 40. The men receive checkups, sex counseling, contraceptive devices, vasectomy referrals, treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, and general information on blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, nutrition and occupational health. The clinic operates one day a week at two locations under a grant from HEW. Response from males in the community has been enthusiastic, especially in how staff has responded to their needs. The clinic's outreach program has had no trouble locating men in the community.