Men opting for vasectomies show a commitment to shared reproductive responsibility. However, literature provided during consultations sometimes inadvertently shifts the burden back to women, suggesting procedures like tubal ligation or IUDs instead. Vasectomies are relatively simple and less invasive than many alternatives. This frustration highlights a need for healthcare to focus on male options rather than diverting attention to female procedures when discussing family planning.
"I went to get my vasectomy consult today, and they gave me paperwork for different options to look over, and I am so annoyed with this list I almost blew a gasket."
"The first option is 'Hey, have you considered sterilizing your wife instead?' A vasectomy is a 30 minute procedure with maybe three days of ice and light activity."
"And they're like 'Have you tried having your wife get her tubes tied? A much more involved procedure? Have you forced your wife to get an IUD?'"
"only one and a half of these things require any work from the men: condoms and the rhythm method."
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