Unraveling the Vasectomy Rumour: Facts, Myths, and What You Need to Know

Debunking the Vasectomy and Prostate Cancer Myth

Common Rumor

There is a widespread belief that undergoing a vasectomy raises the risk of developing prostate cancer.

Scientific Findings

Contrary to this rumor, research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology indicates that a vasectomy does not correlate with an increased risk of prostate cancer or mortality rates associated with the disease.

Further Reading

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Reference

Jacobs EJ, Anderson RL, Stevens VL, Newton CC, Gansler T, Gapstur SM. Vasectomy and Prostate Cancer Incidence and Mortality in a Large US Cohort. J Clin Oncol. 2016;34(32):3880-3885. doi:10.1200/JCO.2015.66.2361