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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Sterilization: Female sterilization is called tubal ligation, and male sterilization is called vasectomy.
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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
This is less of an issue though as vasectomies are more often used by those with private insurance.
—Amanda Masse and Nadi Nina Kaonga, STAT, 26 Mar. 2024
Meanwhile, most men getting vasectomies are younger and more likely to be interested in watching the tournament.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
Much to viewers' frustration, vasectomy was brought up as a contraceptive procedure…but condoms were never mentioned.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 26 Feb. 2024
Hilary Duff's husband Matthew Koma has revealed he's had a vasectomy.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
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
This is less of an issue though as vasectomies are more often used by those with private insurance.
—Amanda Masse and Nadi Nina Kaonga, STAT, 26 Mar. 2024
Meanwhile, most men getting vasectomies are younger and more likely to be interested in watching the tournament.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
Much to viewers' frustration, vasectomy was brought up as a contraceptive procedure…but condoms were never mentioned.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 26 Feb. 2024
Hilary Duff's husband Matthew Koma has revealed he's had a vasectomy.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 12 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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