If you have been thinking about getting vasectomy the before you hit the search engine and type in ‘vasectomies near me’ it is important that first you know all of the facts, then you can hit up your local urologist. This is a very common procedure for men and just over half a million American men go in for the ‘snip’ each and every year. This procedure involves the cutting of the pathway in the testes so that the sperm is no longer able to reach the semen and that of course ensures that your partner will not get pregnant during sex.
Vasectomies are very effective and there is less than a 0.001% chance that your partner can get pregnant if you have had a vasectomy, once recovery is complete. If this is something that you have been considering then here are some facts which you will need to know first.
Procedure and Recovery
This procedure can be carried out in around half an hour, it is done using local anesthetic and you will be treated as an outpatient. Once the snip has been made you are looking at a recovery time of 2-3 days, during which time it is best that you are off your feet. After 7 days you will be able to do physical exercise and live your life without restriction.
Reversal
Many are excited about the prospect of such a procedure because they know that if anything goes wrong they can get a reversal. Whilst this is true it is important to recognize that getting a reversal is a very, very different operation from the original one. What the urologist will have to do during the reversal is to reconnect the pathway which will allow the super to once again enter the semen, and this is a far more invasive procedure which can take between 5 and 6 hours and will be done using general anesthetic.
Not So Quick
The reason why we mentioned in the intro that this low probability of pregnancy only applied after recovery, is because the sperm will still be in the semen for around 8 weeks folioing the original procedure. The urologist will call the patient in for a test at the 8 week mark to ensure that all sperm has cleared through, and only then will the patient be considered sterile. It is also said that the sperm will be gone after 20 ejaculations but other way the patient should use brith control until they get the green light from the urologist.
Finally it is important to recognize that this is a decision which should be taken with your partner, and if they are not in agreement then you will have ensure that you speak at length about your reasons for this procedure. It is also worth mentioning that not using a condom is not just about avoiding pregnancy, it is also about reducing the risk of STIs and that is something to bear in mind if you are not with a long term partner.
