vasectomy
noun
va·sec·to·my
və-ˈsek-tə-mē 
vā-ˈzek-
plural vasectomies
: surgical division or resection of all or part of the vas deferens usually to induce sterility
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The number of young adults who chose tubal ligation and vasectomies as birth control jumped abruptly after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022 and has continued to rise, new research shows.
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Barbara Mantel, NBC News, 12 Apr. 2024
Staying Safe During Tick Season Thanks to migrating birds and deer vasectomies, new tick species are settling in New York City.
—Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
For decades, men hoping to manage their fertility have been limited to just two imperfect options—condoms or vasectomies.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2024
The couple recently shared that Eric underwent a vasectomy, hinting that the two are done having kids.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Sterilization: Female sterilization is called tubal ligation, and male sterilization is called vasectomy.
—Stephanie Booth, Health, 6 Apr. 2024
For example, researchers hope to someday offer men a more easily reversible vasectomy, in which a dissolvable or removable hydrogel is inserted into the vas deferens.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2024
And many of the women in the comments made sure to remind Eric Decker to be sure to attend his follow up appointments because even vasectomies aren’t permanent solutions.
—Sara Vallone, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2024
Men must typically either use condoms, get a vasectomy, or rely on their female partner to take birth control.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 22 Mar. 2024
Barbara Mantel, NBC News, 12 Apr. 2024
Staying Safe During Tick Season Thanks to migrating birds and deer vasectomies, new tick species are settling in New York City.
—Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
For decades, men hoping to manage their fertility have been limited to just two imperfect options—condoms or vasectomies.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2024
The couple recently shared that Eric underwent a vasectomy, hinting that the two are done having kids.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Sterilization: Female sterilization is called tubal ligation, and male sterilization is called vasectomy.
—Stephanie Booth, Health, 6 Apr. 2024
For example, researchers hope to someday offer men a more easily reversible vasectomy, in which a dissolvable or removable hydrogel is inserted into the vas deferens.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2024
And many of the women in the comments made sure to remind Eric Decker to be sure to attend his follow up appointments because even vasectomies aren’t permanent solutions.
—Sara Vallone, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2024
Men must typically either use condoms, get a vasectomy, or rely on their female partner to take birth control.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 22 Mar. 2024
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vasectomy
noun
va·sec·to·my
-tə-mē
plural vasectomies
: surgical division or resection of all or part of the vas deferens usually to induce sterility
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