vasectomy
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Origin of vasectomy
First recorded in 1895–1900; vas (deferens) + -ectomy
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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
Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a rising share of vasectomy patients were under the age of 30.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2024
Authorities are not agreed whether or not the operations of male vasectomy and evariotomy produce impotency or sterility.
From Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities by Callan, Charles Jerome
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
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
The clinic provided eight abortions and nine vasectomies over the two days it was parked there.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2024
In California, where state leaders have vowed to protect abortion rights, the rate of men getting vasectomies rose after the court decision, from roughly 7 to 13 per 100,000 potential patients, the Utah team found.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2024
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