From: Fertility News From Medical News Today
On Monday, USA Today examined how the popularity of vasectomies
remains relatively low compared with other contraceptive methods,
despite the procedures high level of effectiveness. However, some
physicians believe that the current economic recession might be a
factor in the recent surge of men seeking the procedure, according
to USA Today.
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