Approximately half a million vasectomies are performed in the United States each year. Among married couples in this country, only female sterilization and oral contraception are relied upon more often for family planning. A vasectomy is a simple operation designed to make a man sterile, or unable to father a child. Vasectomies are performed at an outpatient surgery center, and are becoming a popular form of birth control today.
Having a vasectomy has its benefits. Your sex life shouldn't change at all. After you have healed from a vasectomy you'll continue to ejaculate almost the same amount of semen as you did before. Furthermore, you won't notice a change is your sex drive. For the monogamous relationship you and your companion can enjoy unprotected sex without worrying about pregnancy. You are going to want to be certain that you do not want anymore children. A Vasectomy is a much more affordable procedure than the female alternative, tubal ligation, and doesn't require you to stay in a hospital for an extended period of time. Keep in mind, a vasectomy is not the best method of birth control for everyone. Such a decision is something that you and your partner need to discuss before following through with such a procedure, for the outcome can be permanent.
About one out of six men over the age of 35 has had a vasectomy. Blocking the tubes through which sperm passes, vasectomies are becoming a common form of birth control not only in America but in other countries too.
Make sure you talk to your spouse before making a final decision. Talk to your local Urologist and get their professional advice on the subject and ask questions like: What can I expect after the operation? How should I prepare for the operation? What is the success rate of that particular Dr?
We hope this brief overview of a Vasectomy has given you a little insight into the procedure. Should you have any further questions, please feel free to give us a call.
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