Pd32-02 a multi-institutional analysis of vasectomy consultations and procedures following roe v. wade overruling

You have accessJournal of UrologyCME1 Apr 2023PD32-02 A MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS OF VASECTOMY CONSULTATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOLLOWING ROE V. WADE OVERRULING Rutul D. Patel, Justin Loloi, Sarah E. Sweigert, Dairon Denis-Diaz, Jessica M. Yih, Tenny R. Zhang, Reza Kianian, Juan J. Andino, Scott Brimley, Benjamin Dropkin, Dattatraya Patil, Akanksha Mehta, Jay Sandlow, Susan Macdonald, Joshua White, Ranjith Ramasamy, Crystal L. Valadon, Ajay K. Nangia, and Kara L. Watts Rutul D. PatelRutul D. Patel More articles by this author , Justin LoloiJustin Loloi More articles by this author , Sarah E. SweigertSarah E. Sweigert More articles by this author , Dairon Denis-DiazDairon Denis-Diaz More articles by this author , Jessica M. YihJessica M. Yih More articles by this author , Tenny R. ZhangTenny R. Zhang More articles by this author , Reza KianianReza Kianian More articles by this author , Juan J. AndinoJuan J. Andino More articles by this author , Scott BrimleyScott Brimley More articles by this author , Benjamin DropkinBenjamin Dropkin More articles by this author , Dattatraya PatilDattatraya Patil More articles by this author , Akanksha MehtaAkanksha Mehta More articles by this author , Jay SandlowJay Sandlow More articles by this author , Susan MacdonaldSusan Macdonald More articles by this author , Joshua WhiteJoshua White More articles by this author , Ranjith RamasamyRanjith Ramasamy More articles by this author , Crystal L. ValadonCrystal L. Valadon More articles by this author , Ajay K. NangiaAjay K. Nangia More articles by this author , and Kara L. WattsKara L. Watts More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000003325.02AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: After the overturning of Roe v. Wade, a significant increase in public internet searches for vasectomies was reported. We present preliminary results from a multi-institutional study investigating the change in vasectomy consultations and procedures following the reversal of Roe v. Wade. METHODS: Ten geographically distinct U.S. academic medical centers participated. Number of vasectomy consults and procedures 3 months post-Roe (06/26/22 – 09/25/22) were compared to 3 months pre-Roe (03/25/22 – 06/25/22). Data was collected for the same time periods in 2021 to serve as a control. Percent change in vasectomy consults and procedures pre-Roe vs. post-Roe was calculated for each institution and compared between 2021 and 2022. RESULTS: Aggregate data from 2022 revealed average number of vasectomy consults increased by 10.9% from pre- to post-Roe, compared to a decrease of -0.5% in 2021. Similarly, average number of vasectomy procedures increased by 8.5% pre- to post-Roe in 2022 compared to only 3.6% in 2021. Site-specific changes (Figures 1 and 2) reveal geographic variations in comparative year trends. While some institutions experienced a decrease in practice volume between the pre- and post-Roe intervals, the reduction was far smaller in 2022 than 2021. In states where the legal status of abortion is threatened or banned, institutions reported the greatest change in number of vasectomy consult and/or procedures CONCLUSIONS: The overruling of Roe v. Wade led to an increase in the number of patients requesting vasectomy consults and subsequent procedures. The impact of this overruling is likely to be long-lasting, and urologists and practices may need to adjust their practice patterns to account for this increased demand. We are evaluating granular data regarding ethnic and socioeconomic differences that may contribute to the reported geographic variation. Source of Funding: None © 2023 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 209Issue Supplement 4April 2023Page: e907 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2023 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Rutul D. Patel More articles by this author Justin Loloi More articles by this author Sarah E. Sweigert More articles by this author Dairon Denis-Diaz More articles by this author Jessica M. Yih More articles by this author Tenny R. Zhang More articles by this author Reza Kianian More articles by this author Juan J. Andino More articles by this author Scott Brimley More articles by this author Benjamin Dropkin More articles by this author Dattatraya Patil More articles by this author Akanksha Mehta More articles by this author Jay Sandlow More articles by this author Susan Macdonald More articles by this author Joshua White More articles by this author Ranjith Ramasamy More articles by this author Crystal L. Valadon More articles by this author Ajay K. Nangia More articles by this author Kara L. Watts More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...