I’m a urologist considering a vasectomy. Here’s what you (and I) need to know

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt is a urologist and robotic surgeon with Orlando Health and an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine.

As a urologist, I’ve performed countless vasectomies. They are my profession’s bread and butter. When I’m not doing the procedure, I’m seeing men either alone or with their partners to discuss its safety, simplicity and effectiveness. Like many men, I’ve found myself contemplating whether it’s time to get one, too.

Maybe it’s the recent US Supreme Court decisions on reproduction prompting more men to actively consider their role in birth control. Or perhaps it’s part of a larger cultural shift toward shared f