ArticleCureus2026
A Cross-Sectional Survey of Factors Affecting Motivation to Undergo Vasectomy: Does the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Decision Matter?
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Abstract
purposeRecent changes in the reproductive healthcare environment in the United States have raised questions about how external factors influence decisions regarding permanent contraception. We explored patient motivations underlying the desire for elective sterilization among patients undergoing vasectomy post the
methodsA single-institution retrospective cohort with a prospective cross-sectional survey of patients who underwent vasectomy from July 1, 2022, through January 31, 2023, was conducted. Eligible men were contacted for a post-vasectomy telephone survey to capture patient motivations and experiences regarding their decision to undergo vasectomy.
resultsFrom surveys of 60 male participants, we identified several factors related to the
conclusionsAccess to abortion care and recent Supreme Court decisions appear to be important influences on participants' decision-making prior to vasectomy, particularly for participants without children. A better understanding of the motivations behind the decision to undergo a vasectomy allows for improved patient counseling regarding the intended permanence of the procedure and improved understanding of the changing reproductive healthcare landscape.
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