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**Martha** · 02-28-2006, 11:01 AM

If not, why not?

setab · 02-28-2006, 11:05 AM

Why?

setab

frayne · 02-28-2006, 11:05 AM

Why ? *

**REWahoo** · 02-28-2006, 11:06 AM

Martha, just for clarity I suggest you ask the women here not to respond for their DH.

They should only respond if they've had one.

SteveR · 02-28-2006, 11:09 AM

Yes, I got "fixed" after our second child. We lived in a very strong Catholic country and they would not "tie her tubes" even though she was done with kids due to fibroids and they were in there anyway during the C-section.

**Martha** · 02-28-2006, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by frayne

Why ?

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Originally Posted by setab

Why?

setab

Well if you want to say why you did get a vasectomy, that's fine too. Or if you want to say nothing, that is fine as well. Everything is fine.

laurence · 02-28-2006, 11:26 AM

No - not finished!

I don't think this poll was meant for the likes of Marshac, WildCat and I, though, was it?

sgeeeee · 02-28-2006, 11:26 AM

Because it is unnecessary surgery. *

From the way you pose the question, I think you might be assuming something about reasons for getting a vasectomy that don't apply to everyone.

cute fuzzy bunny · 02-28-2006, 11:28 AM

sgeeeeee shoots blanks!

sgeeeee · 02-28-2006, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Cute n' Fuzzy Bunny

sgeeeeee shoots blanks!

No.* But that would be another reason not to get one.* *

EDIT: Well . . . to be honest, I guess I don't know whether I shoot blanks or not. Finding out would be another unnecessary medical test.

**Martha** · 02-28-2006, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by sgeeeee

Because it is unnecessary surgery.

From the way you pose the question, I think you might be assuming something about reasons for getting a vasectomy that don't apply to everyone.

The question was posed as yes or no with an invite to talk. No assumptions. Of course, many are not done having children.

Outtahere · 02-28-2006, 11:33 AM

If you gentlemen do not want to be snipped who should be responsible for birthcontrol?

sgeeeee · 02-28-2006, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Outtahere

If you gentlemen do not want to be snipped who should be responsible for birthcontrol?

I think Jennifer should be placed in charge of birth control.

Cool Dood · 02-28-2006, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sgeeeee

No. But that would be another reason not to get one.

EDIT: Well . . . to be honest, I guess I don't know whether I shoot blanks or not. Finding out would be another unnecessary medical test.

You know, there is an easier and more fun way........

Cool Dood · 02-28-2006, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Martha

If not, why not?

I've always believed that anything hot or anything sharp should stay away from that area.......

Anyway, isn't it every man's goal to do that last-man-on-earth re-seed the entire population thing, whether you're the last man on earth or not?

At any rate, I haven't even started yet, so I'm definitely not finished................

azanon · 02-28-2006, 12:33 PM

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If not, why not?

All surgery carries risks, so i'm not sure its worth taking.* I'm not a doctor at all, but that equipment down there is very complicated and does multiple things.* I'm not sure cutting, tying, and/or rerouting tubes is a good approach for making it work better.* It could only make things worse, right?

I am done with kids, but I try to make sure the only women in my life are those that I trust to use birth control.* *Unfortunately, life does require you to trust people from time to time, so I guess I take the risk of "trust" every now and then.

Honestly, i'm not completely opposed to a vasectomy.* *I havent really looked into the real risks and potential complications of the surgery.* *If they were as nill as, say, removing my wisdom teeth, I might actually just go ahead and do it.

Azanon*

Sheryl · 02-28-2006, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by azanon

All surgery carries risks, so i'm not sure its worth taking.* I'm not a doctor at all, but that equipment down there is very complicated and does multiple things.* I'm not sure cutting, tying, and/or rerouting tubes is a good approach for making it work better.* It could only make things worse, right?

Taking hormones for 20-30 years carries risks too.

grumpy · 02-28-2006, 12:45 PM

A cautionary tale:

I had a vasectomy at age 31 after our second child was born since DW had problems on the pill. The surgery was done poorly (excessive swelling and bleeding) by a doctor who soon after lost his medical license. At age 36 I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. No way to know if this was caused by the earlier problems. Obviously, I survived with only the loss of one of the two family jewels and have not had any other negative consequences in over 20 years. The bottom line - if you are considering this procedure, find an experienced urologist with a good reputation and plenty of experience. Just one more reason why I am ....

Grumpy

Cool Dood · 02-28-2006, 12:49 PM

Yeah, that's a pretty good reason...........

cute fuzzy bunny · 02-28-2006, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Outtahere

If you gentlemen do not want to be snipped who should be responsible for birthcontrol?

Better get out our protective head gear fellas...

How about...whoever is closest to the nightstand, still on their feet, not already tied up, or would least like to be pregnant?

View Poll Results: For men only: Have you had a vasectomy?
yes	49	42.61%
no	66	57.39%
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02-28-2006, 11:01 AM	#1
Martha Administrator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: minnesota Posts: 9,861	Snip Snip If not, why not? __________________ . Do not rely on the information provided--my posts are not to be taken as legal advice. Needless to say you must consult with your legal representative. I am not responsible for errors. If I offended you with cya I apologize. If I did not, I tried.

02-28-2006, 11:05 AM	#2
setab Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 388	Re: Snip Snip Why? setab __________________ I told you I'd taunt you a second time.

02-28-2006, 11:05 AM	#3
frayne Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 428	Re: Snip Snip Why ? *

02-28-2006, 11:06 AM	#4
REWahoo Administrator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 11,617	Re: Snip Snip Martha, just for clarity I suggest you ask the women here not to respond for their DH. They should only respond if they've had one. __________________ [Closed for renovation]

02-28-2006, 11:09 AM	#5
SteveR Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,675	Re: Snip Snip Yes, I got "fixed" after our second child. We lived in a very strong Catholic country and they would not "tie her tubes" even though she was done with kids due to fibroids and they were in there anyway during the C-section. __________________ Work? I don't have time to work....I'm retired.

02-28-2006, 11:26 AM	#7
laurence Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,788	Re: Snip Snip No - not finished! I don't think this poll was meant for the likes of Marshac, WildCat and I, though, was it?

02-28-2006, 11:26 AM	#8
sgeeeee Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mesa Posts: 3,588	Re: Snip Snip Because it is unnecessary surgery. * From the way you pose the question, I think you might be assuming something about reasons for getting a vasectomy that don't apply to everyone.

02-28-2006, 11:28 AM	#9
cute fuzzy bunny Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Losing my whump Posts: 22,527	Re: Snip Snip sgeeeeee shoots blanks! __________________ Many an optimist has become rich by buying out a pessimist

02-28-2006, 11:33 AM	#12
Outtahere Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,677	Re: Snip Snip If you gentlemen do not want to be snipped who should be responsible for birthcontrol? __________________ Dogs aren't our whole lives, but they make our lives whole. - Roger Caras

02-28-2006, 12:45 PM	#18
grumpy Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 975	Re: Snip Snip A cautionary tale: I had a vasectomy at age 31 after our second child was born since DW had problems on the pill. The surgery was done poorly (excessive swelling and bleeding) by a doctor who soon after lost his medical license. At age 36 I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. No way to know if this was caused by the earlier problems. Obviously, I survived with only the loss of one of the two family jewels and have not had any other negative consequences in over 20 years. The bottom line - if you are considering this procedure, find an experienced urologist with a good reputation and plenty of experience. Just one more reason why I am .... Grumpy

02-28-2006, 12:49 PM	#19
Cool Dood Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 784	Re: Snip Snip Yeah, that's a pretty good reason...........