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fertility crisis (i.redd.it)

submitted 6 days ago by King@sh.itjust.works to c/comicstrips@lemmy.world

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[–] nagaram@startrek.website 7 points 5 days ago (3 children)

That's a crazy time frame.

I said in September "I would like a vascectomy"

And I got one in December. Insurance covered it. No questions.

Vasectomies aren't reversible either apparently. They took a chunk of tube out of each ball and all I had to say was "Yes I'm sure. No no one is compelling me"

The sexism of the medical field is insane to me.

[–] TheDoozer@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I had to convince my primary care physician for a vasectomy. At almost 40. With two kids. He was on the fence about saying yes or no (and I am a military aviator, so I don't get to have second opinions or choose my doctor). Ultimately he gave his blessing, but it was still a "what the fuck, it's my goddamn decision, I just need you to write the referral."

So it happens to men as well, just not as frequently (or as condescendingly, usually).

[–] nagaram@startrek.website 3 points 5 days ago

I lucked out I think.

I got an APRN first for my referral and she told me one of two doctors will need to sign off on this and one of them is chill about young people getting vasectomies the other would want to see me personally to talk me out of it, but would still do it.

I got the chill guy. He made dick jokes mid ball snipping.

(You're awake during a vasectomy)

[–] mnemonicmonkeys@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 days ago

Vasectomies aren't reversible either apparently.

That doesn't stop people from claiming that they are unfortunately

[–] HurricaneLiz@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago

Thank you, more ppl are realizing that now, I think