Vasectomy - History
Hitler & Vasectomy
During Hitler's chancellorship, it was made compulsory for men to obtain a "Fitness to marry" certificate Those who failed the test were made to undergo vasectomy for sterlisation.
Hitler & Vasectomy
During Hitler's chancellorship, it was made compulsory for men to obtain a "Fitness to marry" certificate Those who failed the test were made to undergo vasectomy for sterlisation.
Until 1948, vasectomy was primarily used for preventing criminals or those in penal institutions from fathering children. Some of the other indications included:
Popularity of Vasectomy
The period of 1950s and the 1960s witnessed a widespread use of the technique for sterlisation purposes accompanied by a refinement in the surgical technique that ensured better results and far fewer complications. It was also during this period that vasectomy was universally accepted as a form of birth control in men.
India & Vasectomy
In India, Kerala and Gujarat (2, 22, 000 vasectomies performed) showed great and those who underwent vasectomy were given incentives and other rewards for the volunteers.
No Scalpel Vasectomy
The technique of "No-scalpel vasectomy" was developed in China by Dr. Li Shunqiang. This was later introduced in New York and other parts of the world by Dr. D. Mark Goldstein and his colleagues. In 2003, the use of vasclip, was approved by the FDA. Since then, a number of studies are being conducted to analyze the effectiveness of vasectomy and to make it more patient or rather client friendly.
Having had a traditional bi-lateral vasectomy myself over 29 years ago, I can tell you that it is a very easily done procedure with minimal pain. I had my surgery done in very early afternoon and was working already that evening due to the fact that I had to as I was a dairy farmer and had cows to be milked. Other than the milking and routine chores, I did take it easy for several days and tried to ice my scrotum area whenever possible. I had a very quick recovery, went for sperm check in two months and was given the "all clear" for safe sex. Best decision my wife and I did during our entire marriage. Forgot to mention that we had two children and our family was complete before having the vasectomy. I am writing this for educational purposes hoping that it will encourage men contemplating vasectomy to go ahead with it.