Things to Consider Before Vasectomy

1. What happen to my sperm after Vasectomy?
Naturally your body absorbs sperm cells regardless whether you had a vasectomy or not.

After the procedure, your testicles continue to produce sperm.javascript:void(0)

These sperm will dissolve, died and absorbed by your body.

2. How effective and safe is Vasectomy?
Vasectomy is most effective form of long-term contraception and the safest.

Your long- term contraception will take effect 3 month after the procedure or 20 ejaculations to empty the balance sperm in your system.

There are no serious complications associated with vasectomy apart from a rare occurrence of persistent pain which can be treated.

3. Will Vasectomy affect my sex drive?
Vasectomy affects only the sperm in your ejaculation.

It will not affect your ability to get an erection. Your male hormone levels remain the same.

It will not caused impotence or decrease your sex drive.

Nor, will it reduced the levels of your testosterone.

Vasectomy blocks your ability to impregnate your partner. Vasectomy is not a castration.

4. What are my benefits?
Vasectomy is intended to be a permanent means of birth control.

You will enjoy the freedom of sexual relationship without worrying or fear of impregnating your partner.

But, a vasectomy will not protect you from sexually transmitted disease or infection, such as Chlamydia or HIV.

5. What actually is a vasectomy?
Vasectomy is a minor surgical procedure that leads to permanent sterilization by blocking the sperm ducts thus preventing sperm from mixing with semen.

As a result, there will be no sperm in the ejaculated semen during sexual intercourse.

6. How is vasectomy done?
Vasectomy is performed under local anesthesia. The surgeon will make 2 small incisions in your scrotum.

Then, short segments of about 1/2 inch to 1 inch of each sperm ducts (vas deferens) are cut and each ends of the vasa are sealed before putting back to the scrotum.

7. How long does the procedure take and what happen after that?
Vasectomy procedure takes about 15 to 30 minutes. You will be able to return home after that.

Apply ice on your scrotum. You may bathe the next day.

You will feel a pulling sensation for a week or two, this is normal.

Wear an athletic supporter to relieve yourself from feeling the sensation.

Swelling to the scrotum and testicles for several weeks is normal.

You can return to work after 2 days. Do not exercise, do not strained yourself or carry heavy objects within the 48 hours of vasectomy procedure.

8. What if you change your mind, can Vasectomy be reversed?
Advances in microsurgery technologies and techniques have made reverse vasectomy possible.

But reverse vasectomy can be very challenging in terms of cost and safety.

The success rate depends on how long ago vasectomy procedure has been carried out.

The longer it is, the lower your chances of impregnate your partners or the lower chance of conceiving a child drops.

9. Make sure you want permanent contraception.
Vasectomy offers you with a permanent, trouble-free contraception with free complications.

Although vasectomy can be reversed, you should not consider vasectomy procedure unless you want permanent contraception.

Give yourself time to be sure of your decision. Also, involve your partner in making the decision.



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