Warning: Surge in vasectomies among males aged 18 to 24 alerts leading urologist.

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A PROMINENT physician has issued a disturbing caution regarding a 26 percent surge in vasectomies as males aged 18 to 24 are undergoing sterilization at a concerning rate.

Dr. David Shusterman, the creator of NY Urology, cautioned that around 50 percent of men lament the procedure, and only the fortunate and affluent can reverse it.

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The greatest relative increases since 2014 can be observed in males with no offspring and those aged 18 to 24, a study issued by the University of Chicago reveals3

Doctors are witnessing a substantial surge in males selecting vasectomies at an early ageCredit: Getty Images - Getty3

In light of the study, esteemed urologist Dr. Shusterman cautioned that up to 50 percent of men regret undergoing the procedureCredit: GettyFrom 2014 to 2021, the quantity of males selecting the surgery increased significantly, according to a study conducted by the University of Chicago.

The most significant relative increases were observed in males without offspring (61 percent), those with a spouse of maternal age (40.8 percent), unmarried males (40.6 percent), and even in young males aged 18-24 (36.7 percent).

Experts gathered insurance data and conducted the investigation following the 2022 Supreme Court decision that reversed Roe v. Wade and limited access to abortion across the country.

The search queries "What is the cost of a vasectomy?" and "Can vasectomies be reversed?" skyrocketed by an astonishing 250 percent the next day as males hurried to explore their options, according to The New York Times.

Contributing to these statistics are legislators like Alabama Representative Rolanda Hollis, who introduced legislation that would mandate all males to undergo a vasectomy once they reach 50 years old or conceive their third child.

"We are anticipating an increase in vasectomy consultations in our clinics," said urologist Omer Raheem, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery-Urology and the senior author of the research.

Many males proceed with the surgery under the misconception that it can be reversed with a simple incision, but Dr. Shusterman cautioned against adopting this risky mindset when considering sterilization.

"I advise individuals that it is a permanent procedure," Shusterman exclusively told The U.S. Sun.

"I would say it is reversible in approximately 50 percent of individuals, and it is very costly."

Most insurance companies are willing to cover vasectomies at any age, but they will not cover the substantial $5-15,000 cost of a reversal.

This is crucial information for most patients as a significant number of males regret undergoing the procedure, Shusterman cautioned.

"Many times circumstances change and then people desire to have children," he stated.

"This occurs anywhere from 20 to 50 percent of the time depending on the study you examine.

"And because people are opting for it at a younger age now, there will undoubtedly be more instances of regret compared to if you do it at an older age."

The doctor believes that spending years dating instead of choosing marriage could influence more males opting for the procedure.

"Many individuals are opting to have children much later in life, and many individuals in their twenties already know they do not want to have children until they reach a specific age," he explained.

With the numbers continually increasing, he acknowledged that the success rate is high, but no surgery is flawless.

"It is ineffective in approximately five percent of individuals, so it is not completely foolproof," he remarked.

"And it becomes effective approximately six months after the procedure. So it is not immediate."

Dr. Shusterman, who practices at a clinic in New York City, suggests that indecisive couples consider in vitro fertilization, which entails creating an embryo in a laboratory setting.

The success rate is significantly higher than that of natural conception, but the procedure can accrue a bill of $30,000 depending on the facility and the patient's medication requirements.

Although the overall percentage of men who have undergone sterilization is only around five to six percent, statistics in a post-Roe era seem to indicate that potential regrets and exorbitant costs are worth taking the chance.

"It is something I placed on the back burner of my mind until very recently, when the Supreme Court decision happened," Thomas Figueroa, 27, shared with The Washington Post last year.

"That was essentially the triggering factor right there. It prompted me to think, 'Alright, I truly do not desire children. I'm going to have this vasectomy now'.