A vasectomy is a safe, easily performed outpatient procedure that provides an effective, permanent form of birth control for men. You should not have a vasectomy unless you and your partner are sure you do not wish to have children in the future.
Many men understandably have fears about a procedure involving their scrotum. There is little pain or discomfort during or after the procedure. Both the traditional method and this method are safe and effective. Vasectomy should be considered a permanent form of sterilization. It is a completely elective operative procedure. It is not an appropriate option for patients who might consider starting a new family or having additional children in the future should their social situations change.
The decision to have a vasectomy should be made only after careful consideration regarding the possibility of wanting to have additional children in the future. The patient considering a vasectomy should also consider the risks and side effects of an unwanted pregnancy.
While there are many other ways to prevent pregnancy, vasectomy is one of the most reliable ways to permanently prevent pregnancy. It requires less expense and is much safer than tubal ligation in women. Vasectomy has been performed in the United States for decades. This technique was brought to the United States in The no scalpel technique is performed by many of our urologists. It seems to provide advantages over conventional vasectomy by reducing the operative time, and decreasing risks of bleeding and discomfort.
It is just as effective as a conventional vasectomy. Sperm is produced by both testicles. The sperm leaves the testicle near the upper pole and enters a structure called the epididymis. Inside the epididymis is an 18 ft. The epididymal tube then empties into the vas deferens which is a thick cord-like structure that can be felt within the scrotum. The vas deferens tube travels up through the scrotum into the inguinal canal and dives deep into the pelvis behind the bladder and prostate.
