vasectomy
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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
Perhaps most notably, there is a rising interest in vasectomy rates for men who are usually less likely to seek them: men who are young and/or who have no children.
From Slate ● Jun. 15, 2025
In 2023, preliminary data found a significant uptick in vasectomy consultations.
From Salon ● Dec. 27, 2024
For men, there is the simple method of vasectomy, as recommended by Näcke and many others.
From Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 6 Sex in Relation to Society by Ellis, Havelock
While vasectomies are considered long-term, many men hesitate to undergo the procedure, even though reversal surgery is sometimes possible.
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
They worried about Alex — vasectomies are reversible, but what if he couldn’t have kids?
From Salon ● Jan. 14, 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
Schardein said the Supreme Court ruling and increased marketing for vasectomies may have gotten more people thinking about the procedure.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2024
