[aianus]

> The many people you know that would love to be permanently infertile can get what they want in a matter of minutes, in a proven/well-known way.

Are you sure about that? As far as I know nearly all urologists in the US will refuse to perform a vasectomy on a childless man, especially if they're in their 20s and/or unmarried.

[darklajid]

Not from the US and I did the procedure in my thirties, married, with two kids.

But the doctor didn't ask about any of this (he obviously knew my age). I just had to sign that I was lectured about the potential risks and consequences - similar to the preparations for any medical operation really.

And I had to agree on the price, since this (obviously?) isn't covered by basic health care here.. ;)

So.. No idea. My doctor didn't know about my marriage or kids though.

[cknoxrun]

Interesting, what country? It is covered by basic health care in Canada.

[darklajid]

Germany. You've to pay here, was around 400 Euro in total.

[Scarblac]

Then presumably they'd have the same problems with giving this injection as a means of becoming permanently infertile.