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A vasectomy is a minor surgical procedure to prevent unplanned pregnancies. Even though it is a minor procedure, not many men elect to have it performed. Why is this surgery so little utilized?
Vasectomy is a surgical procedure for male sterilization or permanent contraception.
# Studies says that vasectomy is so little utilized because the procedure is often permanent and offers no protection against sexually transmitted diseases like AIDS. But even many men with only one sex partner who are at low risk of disease and who do not want more children shun the procedure.
#The best explanation, according to the experts is that men are notoriously skittish about tinkering with their sexuality and many cling to the misconception that vasectomies also have been shadowed by lingering suggestions that the procedure may inexplicably increase the risk of problems later in life, notably prostate cancer.
#Family planning experts say one of the major hurdles to promoting vasectomies is mens fear of emasculation. Its a common misconception that vasectomy involves castration. In fact, there is no effect on sexual function whatsoever.