Urologists Explore the Impact of the Dobbs Decision on Men Seeking Vasectomies

CHICAGO, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- What are the impacts of the Dobbs decision on the number of men seeking a vasectomy? What are the long-term effects of the Dobbs decision for urologists? What types of men are more likely to get a vasectomy after the ruling?

Researchers will be presenting these policy and practice implications of the Dobbs decision study findings at the 118^th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association. Denise Asafu-Adjei, MD, Director of Male Reproductive Medicine at the Department of Urology at Loyola Medicine, will moderate a virtual press session featuring the following two abstracts.

Rutul Patel, DO, MS, from Montefiore Urology, presented preliminary results from a multi-institutional study investigating the change in vasectomy consultations and procedures following the reversal of Roe v. Wade. "A Multi-Institutional Analysis of Vasectomy Consultations and Procedures Following Roe v. Wade Overruling."

Alex Zhu, DO, from University of Michigan, determined the impact of Dobbs on the number and types of men seeking vasectomy. "A 225% Increase in Vasectomy Consults: Male Implications of the Dobbs Decision."

"Vasectomies have increased significantly across the country since overturning Roe vs Wade," said Dr. Asafu-Adjei. "This represents an unprecedented shift in reproductive health behavior by men and may ultimately lead to more parity in reproductive justice."

NOTE TO REPORTERS: Presenting authors and moderators are available to discuss their findings. To arrange an interview with an expert, please contact the AUA Communications Team at [email protected].

About the American Urological Association: Founded in 1902 and headquartered near Baltimore, Maryland, the American Urological Association is a leading advocate for the specialty of urology and has nearly 24,000 members throughout the world. The AUA is a premier urologic association, providing invaluable support to the urologic community as it pursues its mission of fostering the highest standards of urologic care through education, research and the formulation of health policy.

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SOURCE American Urological Association

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