TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Vasectomy is NOT cration. Vasecy only interrupts the tubes that crm from the testes to where they are added to your semen. Your penis and testes are not altered. All hormonal and sexual functions are completely unaffected, so your voice, body hair, and interest in sex remain the same. Your body still produces semen, and erections and ejaculations occur normally. The only difference is that your semen will no longer cointein sperm. As before, the body naturally absorbs unused sperm.

No! Sperm can remain in the vas deferens above the operative site for weeks or even months after vasectomy. You will not be considered sterile until two post-surgical semen tests have shown that no sperm remain. Until then, you must cointinue to use other birth control to prevent pregnancy.

No. You may feel mild discomfort when the local anesthetic is given. After it takes effect, you should feel no pain, though some men feel a slight ‘tugging’ sensation as the vasa are manipulated. After surgery you may be a little sore for a few days. Generally two to three days rest is recovery enough before men return to work and most normal, non-strenuous physical activity. Sex can usually be resumed 7 days after the procedure.

Many studies have looked at the long-term health effects of vasectomy. The evidence suggests that no significant risks exist. Men who have a vasectomy are no more likely than other men to develop cancer, heart disease, or other health problems.

In 1993 a panel assembled by the National Institutes of Helath, the Association for Voluntary Surgical Contrecaption and the National Cancer Intitute reaffirmed that cointinue to offer vasectomy and that all men, vasectomized or not, reveice the same regular screening for prostate cancer and other illnesses.

In many cases, it can be. However, it’s expensibe and does not guarantee returned fertility. Vasectomy should therefore be considered a permanent procedure. If you’re thinking about reversal now, perhaps you should take more time to decide whether vasectomy is right for you.