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vasectomy

[va-sek-tuh-mee] / væˈsɛk tə mi /


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But she cautions it is important for men to "really think about" whether a vasectomy is right for them.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

One doctor said she has had to postpone vasectomy appointments because of the time needed for house calls and because patients are afraid to come in.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 31, 2026

Lead author Mike Garratt of the University of Otago explains that only castration, not vasectomy, increased male lifespan.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 16, 2026

Was Alex’s vasectomy ever considered for the movie?

From Salon ● Jan. 14, 2026

Social Dangers in Vasectomy.—It has been urged against vasectomy that it will work untold harm because it relieves of the responsibility of a probable parentage.

From Being Well-Born An Introduction to Eugenics by Michael F. Guyer

Sam experienced one bout of excruciating pain a week after the procedure, a known but uncommon side effect of vasectomies according to Dr Salkeld, but that subsided after a few hours.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

Current male contraceptive options remain limited to condoms and vasectomies.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 7, 2026

More than 50 Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide closed in the last year; some are consolidating to make ends meet or adding new procedures such as vasectomies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026

We’re seeing that increased interest in contraception play out already, as more and more men are considering vasectomies in the post-Dobbs era.

From Slate ● Jun. 15, 2025

Research later reported rising interest in tubal sterilizations among females was twice as high as the increase among vasectomies in males.

From Salon ● Dec. 11, 2024


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