But there is also a home test available. A vasectomy will not interfere with your sex drive, ability to have erections, sensation of orgasm, or ability to ejaculate. You may have occasional mild aching in your testicles during sexual arousal for a few months after the surgery.
A vasectomy is a permanent method of birth control. Only consider this method when you are sure that you do not want to have a child in the future.
Vasectomy is a very effective Only 1 to 2 women out of 1, will have an unplanned pregnancy in the first year after their partners have had a vasectomy.
A no-scalpel vasectomy has some of the same risks as a traditional vasectomy, such as bleeding, infection, and pain. But these risks may be less with the no-scalpel vasectomy. A vasectomy does not protect against sexually transmitted infections STIs , including infection with the human immunodeficiency virus HIV. Condoms are the most effective method for preventing STIs. To protect yourself and your partner from STIs, use a condom every time you have sex.
If you are considering a vasectomy, be absolutely certain that you will never want to father a child. A vasectomy is not usually recommended for men who are considering banking sperm in case they decide later to have children.
Discuss other options with your partner and your health professional. Some doctors or health insurance plans may require a waiting period from the time you request a vasectomy and the time the procedure is done.
This time allows you to be certain about your decision. Researchers are studying other male birth control methods, such as reversible vasectomy or hormonal methods. Reversible vasectomy involves plugging the vas deferens and then removing the plug when birth control is no longer wanted. Hormonal methods include pills or injections that the man would use to prevent sperm production.
So far, no new method has been shown to be effective enough, with low side effects, to be marketed for men. Author: Healthwise Staff. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor.
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Advantages Vasectomy is a safer, cheaper procedure that causes fewer complications than tubal ligation in women. What happens During a vasectomy: Your testicles and scrotum are cleaned with an antiseptic and possibly shaved.
You may be given an oral or intravenous IV medicine to reduce anxiety and make you sleepy. If you do take this medicine, you may not remember much about the procedure.
Each vas deferens is located by touch. A local anesthetic is injected into the area. The health care provider will find the vas deferens under the skin and pull it through the hole. The vas deferens is then cut and a small section is removed. The ends are either cauterized or tied off and then put back in place. The procedure is then performed on the other testicle. No stitches are needed with this method because the puncture holes are so small.
This prevents sperm from getting into the semen and leaving the body to cause pregnancy. I usually tell patients to wait three days before going back to work and restoring normal activities. I also recommend putting ice on your scrotum for 20 minutes out of every hour of the first day post-surgery.
It takes about two months for a vasectomy to take effect. It usually takes about two months for sperm to clear from both of the vans deferens. The amount of sperm that goes into the total ejaculate is not very much.
And there should also be no difference in sensation. Vasectomies can be reversed , says Dr. You are under anesthesia, and those tubes have to be reconnected. Try to finish family planning before deciding on a vasectomy. And if you are married, does your wife know that you are here?
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