vasectomy
Americannoun
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vasectomies
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Etymology
Origin of vasectomy
First recorded in 1895–1900; vas (deferens) + -ectomy
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We are interested in hearing from men who have had a vasectomy reversal.
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
On the contrary, in the male, sterilization is ordinarily accomplished by an operation known as vasectomy, in which a small piece of each sperm duct is removed.
From Being Well-Born An Introduction to Eugenics by Michael F. Guyer
Some 26,385 vasectomies were performed at hospitals and clinics during 2024-25, according to data compiled by NHS England.
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
The clinic provided eight abortions and nine vasectomies over the two days it was parked there.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2024
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