Time to cut the family jewels

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or so they say

For some, the NCAA tournament is the perfect time for a vasectomy

Men will try anything to get out of work and chores and instead watch the NCAA basketball tournament.

But undergo vasectomies?

Dr. Bill Utz said his procedure schedule today includes men who timed their birth-control procedures so they could recover during March Madness. Of course, he recommends that men rest for only one day after — but some patients take a few liberties so they can secure more TV time.

"Men will take a little advantage of it; everybody knows that," said Utz, who is part of Edina-based Urology Associates.

"That's how it works. We suggest the guys ice it and stay off their feet for 24 hours. Some will take it a little farther than that."

Scheduling vasectomies timed to March Madness is part trend, part urban legend and part ingenuous marketing.

The American Medical News reported this month on clinics giving recovery kits, including pizza coupons and sports magazines. An Oregon clinic expanded procedure slots for its "Snip City" campaign to get men in before Thursday's start of the tournament.

Utz said some of his patients selected this time frame while others were just enjoying their good luck.

Tim, a 35-year-old from Minneapolis, plans to take full advantage of his recovery time and watch hoops on Saturday.

"Oh, yeah, I am!" said the father of two who declined to be fully identified because of the nature of the medical procedure. "If I can sit on my butt and let my wife get me stuff, why not?"