Vasectomy at 22 to lighten his partner's contraceptive burden
Le Journal de Montréal reports on a young Quebecer who chose vasectomy in his twenties to spare his partner the effects of hormonal contraception.
On February 28, 2026, Le Journal de Montréal published a story about a young Quebecer who, at 22, chose vasectomy so his girlfriend would no longer have to carry the burden of hormonal contraception alone.
His testimony feeds into a growing conversation in Quebec about the equitable sharing of contraceptive responsibility within couples. More and more men — some in their twenties — view vasectomy as a concrete act of equity and care toward their partner.
At Vasectomie 450, patients in their twenties remain a minority. When they do come in, we take the time needed to explore their motivation and their certainty.
Read the full article on Le Journal de Montréal →
Learn more about our approach: no-scalpel vasectomy or book an appointment online.
By Dr Mélanie Savard-Côté — 2026-02-28
