Younger men seek vasectomies due to Roe v. Wade being overturned

[pstokely]

Source: Newschannel 5 Nashville

When Roe v. Wade was overturned, one sign at Nashville's protest said "Mandatory Vasectomies." Some women feel men should step up to the plate and get snipped to prevent pregnancy.

"This is a safe long-term way of avoiding an oops," said Dr. Joseph Pazona, a urologist in town.

Pazona said he's received an influx of calls from young men inquiring about vasectomies.

"I think it’s wonderful that men are starting to take more personal responsibility when it comes to family planning," Pazona said.

Read more: https://www.newschannel5.com/news/younger-men-seek-vasectomies-due-to-roe-v-wade-being-overturned

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but how do their preachers and priests feel?

[multigraincracker]

1. I had a hard time finding someone

to do it for me back when I was in my 40s and childless. That was until I went to Planed Parenthood.

[Mister Ed]

3. My friend Ernie couldn't get it done when he was a bachelor.

He had to get married first, and then show his wife's permission. Which he eventually did.

[cstanleytech]

2. I think states that excessively ban abortions should be forced to pay for it as well as

all other birth control options for everyone likely to have sex.
That goes for condoms for teens and adults to surgery for men to have a vasectomy, women to have their tubes tied and birth control implants.
In fact a federal law could be passed that requires such states to implement it or face a reduction in federal spending in their state including but not limited to the possible closing of military bases in their states.

[Karma13612]

4. Oh this is GOOOOOOOOD!

You are using the full tilt everything inbounds approach.


LOVE!

Back in my childbearing years, I asked a doc for a tubal and he refused me. Said I might change my mind and want kids someday.

At 68, I have not had kids. Did not have any, did not wish to have any. I’ve spent lots of money and subjected myself to lots of birth control.

[cstanleytech]

6. Problem is getting it passed in the House and Senate though it would be nice plus since it only

kicks in when certain conditions are met the states might have a hard time fighting it in court.
After all the Federal government is not stopping them from implementing their laws regarding abortion rather its controlling the Federal monies which no state is entitled to them under the Constitution.

[Karma13612]

20. Very intriguing thinking!!

Scary, maddening, crucial times we are witnessing.

And The Supremely Extreme court just went after the EPA.

CAFM

[csziggy]

17. In 1977 I had to doctor shop to get a tubal

I was 25 and never wanted children, but three male doctors were like, "Oh, you'll change your mind and love having kids." Nope, never did.

In fact in 2002 when the news came out that sometimes tubals can "reverse" themselves and women in their 40s and 50s who thought they were safe were finding themselves pregnant, I finally did something about the major health problems I was having with my monthly cycles - I had a complete hysterectomy. I wish I had done that originally and saved myself years of pain, bleeding, and migraines. THAT was a life changer!

[Karma13612]

19. Ditto

I did’t want kids, but the docs said nope, no to tubal, no to hysterectomy. Told me I would change my mind. Nope.

And I had years of heavy menses, tons of pain, and discomfort. But, apparently men know best. But we carry the burden. And the expense of monthly period supplies and birth control paraphernalia.

My oven is closed for good, but all the parts are still there. Bet I had borderline endometriosis based on later research on what is normal. Makes me so mad.

[csziggy]

27. Heck, one of the doctors was in an all-female gyn practice

She was the most dismissive of my symptoms. Essentially she told me "Women must suffer." This, after having several cancelled appointments and spending hours in her waiting room that was filled with pregnant women. Because, of course, babies.

[Karma13612]

28. It is so ridiculous.

I remember when I was ‘between GYN’s’. I was trying to find one that was near me, and took my insurance, and had a decent reputation. I was turned down by many practices because the “GYN” part of the “OB-GYN” practice was basically ‘closed’. Essentially, they only wanted patients who were looking to get pregnant, etc. They did not want to waste their time on patients who just needed year paps and manual exams to make sure everything was still OK.

Disgusting.

[csziggy]

30. Yes, it is - and I went through the same experience

Fortunately my Family Practice doctor was willing to do the yearly stuff - or have his PA do it. His wife had also had problems and he sent me to her wonderful GYN who really listened. Without that doctor I would have suffered for ten or more years - my mother's menopause lasted fifteen years.

There are a few good OB_GYNs out there, but only a few, apparently.

[mopinko]

5. my older son did.

had his appt the day it came down, cuz he saw it coming.
37, single.

[vercetti2021]

7. I'm considering it

I'm never fully gonna get bottom surgery to remove my penis or testicles. I feel it's too risky. But I would get this because I don't want kids and if I did. I'd adopt.

[Karma13612]

29. OK, that was funny.

Hopefully that’s what you were going for!!

[SouthernDem4ever]

8. Planned Parenthood should transform into vasectomy clinics

just an idea.

[moose65]

10. That's a great idea

The same people who are comfortable telling women what to do with their bodies would probably get all up in arms over vasectomy clinics.

That in itself is reason enough to have those clinics!

[Bayard]

12. An excellent idea!

I like that a lot!

Very glad to see some men doing the responsible thing.

[Aussie105]

9. Good news!

Good to see some guys taking the initiative.

If you can't keep it in your pants, at least make sure you are firing blanks.

[AnrothElf]

11. My oldest son, 27, is having it done.

No appointment yet, but it'll happen.

[Hugh_Lebowski]

13. My GF is a medical professional and since Dobbs her team has seen a large uptick

in requests, both male and female, and most of them younger.

[slightlv]

14. I was 20 when I had my daughter.

It was a difficult, dangerous pregnancy, to both me and her. I was advised not to get pregnant again. After my divorce 5 years later, I went to the Free Clinic to get a tubal ligation and they refused because of my age. I had to get my ob-gyn to copy my records to them and also to write them the recommendation I not have any more pregnancies before they relented and did the tubal.

Just as an aside... I came out of the "stoned sleep" before they were done and felt them cauterizing the tube before they finished. And they didn't do anything about it! That was the last time I went to that Free Clinic for anything. I think they were just mad their opinion was overruled by common sense.

[keithbvadu2]

15. Got it done in my 40s.

Got it done in my 40s. Girlfriend and I each had previous kids. About 12 to 15 guys in the waiting room, each with a driver. I was third. Came out and told my girlfriend ' ok, no more puppies'. Not one smirk, not one chuckle from that crowd. That was one serious bunch of people.

[intrepidity]

24. Shoulda come out wearing one of those cone collars

I bet that woulda been funny.

[keithbvadu2]

25. If not chuckles, some very strange looks.

[Midnight Writer]

16. Guy I used to work with had 5 kids from 4 women by the time he was 22.

2 of the women and their kids moved in with his Mother.

The guy took his latest paramour and moved to Texas, where he will doubtless continue to repopulate the country.

[bluevoter4life]

18. For childless individuals who are thinking about it

Here is a good resource for childfree-friendly doctors in your area.

https://reddit.com/r/childfree/w/doctors?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app

[MurrayDelph]

21. A 34-year-old friend

Gets his snip in two weeks.

[pfitz59]

22. My last ship was an aircraft carrier, with a full hospital suite

When Reserve Units came aboard one of the top elective surgeries was vasectomies. Free while on active duty.

[The Jungle 1]

23. The Vatican has an absolute prohibition on sterilization for the purposes of birth control.

The Christofascist will fight you.

[SpankMe]

26. I'd discourage vasectomies in younger men if I was a doc

Most vasectomies can be reversed, but not all. Younger men need to keep the future in mind.