vasectomies
Coverage of vasectomies in the Nexus archive.
- Second-life surgery | Surrendered Maoists in Maharashtra reverse vasectomies for family life
Surrendered Maoists in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district are reversing vasectomies to start families after leaving their life of resistance in the forest. The shift reflects their transition from armed struggle to civilian life.
- Woman wins 10-year fight for NHS to sterilise her after they refused because she might 'regret' it, while men were freely given vasectomies
A woman won a 10-year legal battle against the NHS, which initially refused to sterilize her due to concerns she might regret the decision, while men were freely given vasectomies, highlighting gender disparity in healthcare access.
- Woman’s fight for sterilisation raises questions over access to procedure
Leah Spasova, a psychologist denied sterilisation on the NHS, successfully challenged the decision through the health ombudsman, sparking debate over unequal access to the procedure for women compared to men. Critics argue funding refusals and strict eligibility criteria violate bodily autonomy, while others cite medical concerns for tighter controls.