Couples who know they are done having children may choose long-term birth control treatments such as vasectomy. A vasectomy is a type of male sterilization used to prevent conception. A urologist, who specializes in male and female urinary tracts and male reproductive systems, performs the majority of vasectomies. However, some primary care professionals are also trained to perform the surgery. Here is what you should know before having a NEW York vasectomy:
- A vasectomy is a simple, in-office operation
A vasectomy can be performed in the doctor’s office with local anesthesia to numb the scrotum region where the incision is done. It takes roughly 15 minutes on average. The specialist cuts the vas deferens, which transports sperm from the testicles to your urethra, during the surgery.
Generally, sutures or clips are used to ligature the vas, and a piece is removed. The vas ends are also cauterized. While the testicles continue to produce sperm, it is no longer ejaculated with the seminal fluid during intercourse.
- Vasectomy is not perfect
Remember that no method of birth control is completely successful. According to the CDC, the likelihood of conception following vasectomy is around 0.15%. However, it is still seen to be quite effective.
The probability of conception when using the pill is around 7%, and approximately 13% when using condoms. Doctors point out that a vasectomy does not prevent sexually transmitted illnesses, so if you have several partners, you should still use a condom.
- It is possible to have reversal surgery
Although a vasectomy is believed to be a permanent means of birth control, it can be reversed in rare situations. Minimally invasive surgery is required to rejoin the vas deferens tubing after a vasectomy.
If performed by a surgeon with experience in vasectomy reversal, the treatment has a high success rate, although this percentage decreases the longer it has been since your vasectomy. Also, if vasectomy reversal is not possible or successful, sperm from the testicle can occasionally be extracted and utilized for in-vitro fertilization.
- You will need a backup birth control method
You won’t be sterile immediately after a vasectomy operation. According to experts, you should avoid intercourse or masturbation for a week following a vasectomy. Most urologists advise using another method of birth control for at least three months and 20 ejaculations after a vasectomy. Following the fulfillment of these conditions, a semen analysis is done to guarantee that no sperm remains in the semen.
- A vasectomy is a permanent procedure
A vasectomy is a kind of permanent sterilization. You won’t have to bother about birth control again when the operation is over, and your clinician confirms there are no sperm in your semen. For men who know they are done having children, this may relieve a lot of stress and offer them one less thing to worry about.
Vasectomy is a safe method of permanent contraception that may be done in an outpatient setting. It is often well-accepted and might be a fantastic solution for you and your family. Call Urologist: Michael Rotman, MD, or book your consultation online to determine if vasectomy is the appropriate birth control option.
