widespread concerns about the economy and job security have recently generated news stories about an increase in men requesting vasectomies. . with this in mind i looked back at my own practice and spoke to a number of urologists. for many it does seem that more men are requesting vasectomy. this fits with what we know about past drops in childbirth rates during tough economic times. when money is tight limiting family size is a common theme. after all raising a child is not cheap. . i have seen an increase in both vasectomies and vasectomy reversals in my own practice over the past 6 months. many of my patients are worried about the economy and how this will impact on their personal finances. these concerns have made many couples rethink their own home situation. as fears increase it appears that families are turning inwards. some parents feel they are complete and so opt for permanent sterilization via vasectomy. for others this introspection leads to a different conclusion. some that have had a vasectomy realize that they do want more children and so move ahead with a vasectomy reversal.
do the number of vastectomies performed go up when the economy goes down?