I am 28 years old and have no children. I am not married, however I have been with my partner for 4 years. I requested a consultation for a vasectomy from the Michigan Institute of Urology website. Before seeing Dr. Johnston, a nurse went over the procedure and consent form with me. Dr. Johnston asked some brief questions about if I already had children. I told him that I did not have any children and that myself and my partner did not wish to have any children. He seemed satisfied with my answer and did not press further. He did tell me he is reluctant to perform a vasectomy if someone seeks one because their partner told them too. The example he gave me was a late teen/early 20’s male coming to him because his late 20’s/early 30’s girlfriend told him to get a vasectomy. I have the impression that as long as you express your desire to have a vasectomy is your own, you will not have much trouble convincing him. The day of the vasectomy he asked one more time to confirm I was sure I wanted the vasectomy. I said yes and he began the procedure. The procedure took no more than 15 minutes. The procedure was painless and he was diligent at making sure I did not feel anything.