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This is part venting, part question.
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I've been thinking about getting a vasectomy for some time, and I started to think about this seriously after being serious with a girl. I went to my doctor, and he gave me the paperwork to get it done. In Brazil, there's an obligatory ~2 months waiting period to have a vasectomy done after everything is signed. You're also supposed to talk with a therapist.
I was confident on my childfree beliefs until I talked about it with a friend and my therapist, and now I'm doubting my decision. I also wasn't aware that it was mostly a permanent sterilization. You *can* undo a vasectomy, but it's costly, and even if you're a millionaire, it might be irreversible. My concern is that I 100% don't want kids today, but I might in the next couple of years, if my financial situation improves.
I feel I'm not educated enough to consider getting it done today.
Has anyone here experienced hesitation about getting a vasectomy too?
Comment by theburnoutcpa at 19/01/2025 at 06:33 UTC
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Yea this is me - I’m a fence sitter who doesn’t want kids, but the permanent nature of a vasectomy is still jarring.
I think I’ll just offset the risk by freezing my sperm and storing it - really more for psychological support than actually wanting kids down the line.