Vasectomy

Vasectomy is a procedure through which birth can be controlled. Basically, vasectomy is a simple form of surgery trough the vas deferens of the males is removed and that makes man sterile.

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Vasectomy: A Birth Control Procedure

Once the vasectomy surgery is performed, man semen will become sperm-free. It means now when he ejaculates during sexual intercourse, woman will not get pregnant.

 In respect of vasectomy, there is not any sexual risk factor involved. because this procedure does not mean the total removal of the male testicles. Moreover vasectomy also does not affect the production of sex hormones and neither the secretion of the hormones to the blood is disturbed. Man can experience normal penis erection and a normal ejaculation and a normal sexual desire.

Is vasectomy a suitable method?

Vasectomy is a decision that involves the decision of both partners. Among the reasons to have this decisions the couple must take into consideration the following questions:

  • The agreement to have a permanent form of birth control.
  • If the woman health condition is unsafe during pregnancy.

    Think twice before vasectomy

    Because the vasectomy cannot be reversed in all cases, man must be sure about not having children in the future. For this reason couples should try a number of options before opting for the vasectomy. The good news is vasectomy reversals have a fairly high success rate.

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    Question: My husband had a vasectomy 10 yrs ago and for the first time my period was irregular and i was almost 8 weeks late, hpt was negative and test a dr.s office was negative is it possible to get pregnant even after 10 years? by Lisa 07 January, 2009

    Answer: Vasectomy can reverse itself, but only one in 4000 cases. As both hpt and dr.s tests were negative the probability to be pregnant is almost zero. Period can be iregular from various causes, so if it will miss again next time, go to see a doctor.

    Question: I had vasectomy 2 weeks ago, & I believe al went well. What concerns me is that in my left testicle I can feel a cord that is attached to the suture point/scar, yet in my right testicle, there is no such cord attached. Instead, the "cord" in my right testicle the cord in question appears to just be "lying around". Please advise which situation is in fact the correct one, and whether I should contact my doctor about this? by wmr 03 January, 2009

    Answer: We cann't provide an answer as we don't know type or style of surgical procedure that the physician followed in order to cut the vas deferens. But do not hesitate to contact him and explain exactly what you feel.

    Question: My boyfriend had vasectomy for almost 20yrs. We met in april and we had for the 1st time intercourse two days ago.It was my ovulation . Is it possible to get pregnat? by Mercedes November 21, 2008

    Answer: About .025% or one in 4,000 vasectomies reverse itself. So it is possible to be pregnant, but probability is very low.






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