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Originally published by Capital Newstop
August 4, 2025
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Vasectomy, pain and regret: what online forum Reddit reveals about men’s experiences
In recent years, vasectomy rates in the UK have declined significantly. It’s a puzzling trend, given that the procedure’s efficacy hasn’t changed. What has arguably shifted is how men talk about it. Not in doctors’ offices, but online. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news t..
✨ Key Highlights
Online forums reveal that while vasectomy is largely considered safe, a significant minority of men report fear, pain, and regret, challenging the perception of the procedure as completely risk-free.
- A 2025 study analyzing over 11,000 Reddit posts found that "fear" dominated over 70% of user-generated content related to vasectomy.
- Kevin Pimbblet, Professor and Director of the Centre of Excellence for Data Science, AI and Modelling at the University of Hull, led the research.
- The word "pain" appeared in over 3,700 posts, with 6%–8% of Reddit users reporting longer-term discomfort, and approximately 2% mentioning both "pain" and "regret."
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