Why Aiden is one of a growing number of childless men getting vasectomies
He was 28 when he got the vasectomy, and is one of a growing number of Australian men choosing to undergo “the snip”, according to a recent Adelaide University analysis of Medicare data.Aiden Parisi-Hill, 34, does not want children. While reversible, it is considered a permanent form of contraception.Editor's pickParentingThe people who say no to being a parent, and have very happy livesIn addition to his environmental concerns, Parisi-Hill’s wife has a sleep disorder, which requires regular medication. For an out-of-hospital procedure, patients typically pay $479 out of pocket.AdvertisementWhile Safro says some patients are those who don’t have – or want – children, these are still the minority.
- ▪He was 28 when he got the vasectomy, and is one of a growing number of Australian men choosing to undergo “the snip”, according to a recent Adelaide University analysis of Medicare data.Aiden Parisi-Hill, 34, does not want children.
- ▪While reversible, it is considered a permanent form of contraception.Editor's pickParentingThe people who say no to being a parent, and have very happy livesIn addition to his environmental concerns, Parisi-Hill’s wife has a sleep disorder,
- ▪For an out-of-hospital procedure, patients typically pay $479 out of pocket.AdvertisementWhile Safro says some patients are those who don’t have – or want – children, these are still the minority.
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