Ajay Menon Ajay Menon Asked 7 months ago

Can a vasectomy cause prostate cancer?

I'm considering getting a vasectomy as a permanent birth control option. However, I've heard some worrying rumors online. Is it true that a vasectomy can increase the risk of prostate cancer?

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Anil Kulkarni Anil Kulkarni Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago
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No, extensive medical research shows there is no link between a vasectomy and prostate cancer. You can rest easy about this.

Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Please don't worry about this. My husband got the procedure done after speaking to our doctor, who reassured us that it does not increase the risk of prostate cancer at all.

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined May 2026 6 months ago

No need to worry! Medical studies have cleared this up completely, there is absolutely no link between the two. It's a very safe and simple procedure.

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Murugan Swamy Murugan Swamy Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

When my brother was considering this, some elders in our village expressed doubts about future health risks. But we visited a senior urologist who explained that it is a very safe method with no connection to prostate cancer. Trust the doctors on this.

Suresh Prasad Suresh Prasad Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Many people have this doubt, but there is no scientific connection. If you are still anxious, just book a simple consultation with a local urologist to clear your mind before planning the procedure.

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