I suffer from extreme menstrual cramps and I've heard this, too, could help me, but I'm also told I'm too young, and I don't want any children ever. So they stuck me on birth control and for 2 years I had issues with depression and loss of libido. 4 months off it and I'm still not right and they refuse to do any tests.

Effing doctors....

Plus side is my bf opted to have a vasectomy, he's not keen on having children either and refuses to have me go under the knife only to have more complications. I heard there's not really an age limit for men or a child number, though correct me if I'm wrong. less

Goth, there is no "legal" age limit or number of children to do this procedure. Some (most) GYNs seem to think they know MORE about what you want then you do. They assume young women don't want children now, "But will change their minds when they hold a little baby in their arms." Bullshit. Women should have the CHOICE to permanently prevent pregnancy at ANY age, they know their mind and body better than some doctor and it is a travesty that most young women can't get a procedure that they WANT because some doctor assumes she or he knows what the patient will want in the future. (and the female doctors aer just as bad, if not worse, because most of them don't have kids until they are in their 40s, and think everybody thinks like they do.) less

I've heard that this exists, but I'm really doubtful on it. It really seems that the only reason this isn't pushed is that it is thought to emasculate a guy; If he can't produce children, he's less of a man. BUT it's totally ok for a woman to be on birth control.

Is birth control sexism? (not the question).

Should there be pharmacological male birth control? Would you use it? less

I've heard that this exists, but I'm really doubtful on it. It really seems that the only reason this isn't pushed is that it is thought to emasculate a guy; If he can't produce children, he's less of a man. BUT it's totally ok for a woman to be on birth control.

Is birth control sexism? (not the question).

Should there be pharmacological male birth control? Would you use it? less

Goth, there is no "legal" age limit or number of children to do this procedure. Some (most) GYNs seem to think they know MORE about what you want then you do. They assume young women don't want children now, "But will change their minds when they hold a little baby in their arms." Bullshit. Women should have the CHOICE to permanently prevent pregnancy at ANY age, they know their mind and body better than some doctor and it is a travesty that most young women can't get a procedure that they WANT because some doctor assumes she or he knows what the patient will want in the future. (and the female doctors aer just as bad, if not worse, because most of them don't have kids until they are in their 40s, and think everybody thinks like they do.) less

I've heard that this exists, but I'm really doubtful on it. It really seems that the only reason this isn't pushed is that it is thought to emasculate a guy; If he can't produce children, he's less of a man. BUT it's totally ok for a woman to be on birth control.

Is birth control sexism? (not the question).

Should there be pharmacological male birth control? Would you use it? less

I do believe it is sexist (birth control) and I commend you for being brave enough to make this post. I have actually thought of this myself, why they don't make male birth control. It's been so hard on my wife to use it, and I don't think it's fair. Why couldn't I take it instead? I couldn't bring myself to be "neutered" as they call it, but I don't want her to go through that pregnancy thing again. It was so mentally hard for her. I would have done it for her if I could. And yes, I would DEFINITELY take male birth control if it existed! I would love for it to happen. less

I've heard that this exists, but I'm really doubtful on it. It really seems that the only reason this isn't pushed is that it is thought to emasculate a guy; If he can't produce children, he's less of a man. BUT it's totally ok for a woman to be on birth control.

Is birth control sexism? (not the question).

Should there be pharmacological male birth control? Would you use it? less

I've heard that this exists, but I'm really doubtful on it. It really seems that the only reason this isn't pushed is that it is thought to emasculate a guy; If he can't produce children, he's less of a man. BUT it's totally ok for a woman to be on birth control.

Is birth control sexism? (not the question).

Should there be pharmacological male birth control? Would you use it? less

I understand what you are saying, but vasectomy is not "neutering." It's not even close. Only the vas deferens (the tube that connects the testes to the urethra) is cut and cauterized. That's IT! The Testes remain exactly as they are! Save a tiny incision which heals in a few days. It is safer than Tubal Ligation for women (which requires opening the abdominal wall, and using general anesthetic, with all the inherent risks) The man still makes the same amount of semen, as the amount of sperm which contributes to each ejaculation is minuscule.

There are health risks associated with Tubal Ligation (premature menopause, due to cutting off blood and nerve supply to the ovaries, bleeding, infection due to opening the abdominal wall, post surgical healing time is MUCH longer than for a Vasectomy) is common, but there is NO risk of such a things due to Vasectomy. For permanent birth control, Vasectomy is a much safer, just as effective and less intrusive procedure. It usually takes less than 30 minutes and can be done in a doctors' office. The only test is easy, the man goes back to the doctor about 6 weeks after the procedure and gives a semen sample and it's analyzed. Usually no sperm are present. There is NO test that easy to see if a Tubal Ligation "took." The closest thing is an injectable dye, shot into the tubes and then X-Rayed, it's intrusive, painful, requires radiation and not even all that effective. Jerking off into a cup and letting them look at it under a microscope is painless and risk free.

The Vasectomy is a much more humane procedure and has less side effects. And is just as effective. less

I've heard that this exists, but I'm really doubtful on it. It really seems that the only reason this isn't pushed is that it is thought to emasculate a guy; If he can't produce children, he's less of a man. BUT it's totally ok for a woman to be on birth control.

Is birth control sexism? (not the question).

Should there be pharmacological male birth control? Would you use it? less