World Vasectomy Day is celebrated on the third Friday of November every year. It is celebrated on November 18, 2022 and this year’s goal is to increase public awareness of the value of family planning and male reproductive health. This day also promotes vasectomy in men as a means to reduce population growth.
History
Dr. Doug Stein, an Australian urologist, founded World Vasectomy Day to raise awareness of the need for more options for family planning for men.
Although it is likely that the procedure was performed much earlier, the first recorded vasectomy occurred in 1823. The vasectomy procedure was first used in several countries to slow population growth in the early 1900s. Vasectomy procedures were used controversially, leading to them being outlawed in some countries.
In the mid-20th century, vasectomy as a method of birth control began to become more accepted. Vasectomy procedures are now performed worldwide and are believed to be a very safe and reliable method of contraception when performed by a qualified surgeon.
Meaning
The aim of World Vasectomy Day is to raise awareness of the procedure and encourage its acceptance as a long-term method of contraception for men. This day also aims to support the growing number of men choosing a vasectomy to take care of their reproductive health.
World Vasectomy Day is important for many reasons. First of all, a vasectomy is a quick and simple procedure that is both safe and effective for preventing pregnancy. When compared to other permanent birth control methods like tubal ligation, this is also one of the most affordable options. Furthermore, a vasectomy does not affect a man’s sexuality or ability to become a father in the future (if he changes his mind).
debunk the myth
Myth 1: A vasectomy is a painful procedure.
Yes, like a gentle pinch or prick.
Myth 2: A vasectomy affects your daily work.
This procedure blocks the vas deferens and it does not affect normal functioning.
Myth 3: Recovery from a vasectomy is long and difficult.
It is a simple and very quick procedure.
Myth 4: Vasectomy can lead to prostate cancer
No, it neither adds nor subtracts any probabilities.
Myth 5: Vasectomy is an expensive procedure.
Family planning methods are provided free of cost by the Government of India.
The goal of World Vasectomy Day is to increase public understanding of vasectomy and their function in family planning. Given the fact that poverty and environmental degradation are two of the main effects of overpopulation, this is an important issue. Participating in World Vasectomy Day will help you impact the world.
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