Vasectomy is growing in popularity across Europe, with trends showing younger men opting for the procedure.
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Vasectomy is becoming increasingly popular as a male contraception method in France, with the number of procedures rising significantly from 1,940 in 2010 to over 30,000 in 2022. A trend in France shows that the age of men undergoing vasectomy is decreasing, with the proportion of men under 40 increasing. In Germany and Austria, the procedure is also gaining popularity. In Spain, there is a growing societal acceptance of the procedure, with men taking more responsibility for family planning. In Lithuania, while the procedure is increasing, it is still less widespread than in other countries, and the Ministry of Health is currently focusing more on promoting birth rates. Lithuanian urologists note that the procedure is becoming more accepted, noting that in the past, a psychiatric evaluation was sometimes required. Currently, the procedure is not covered by mandatory health insurance in Lithuania, and patients must pay out-of-pocket, costing between 400 and 1,000 euros.
