We Know: All About a Vasectomy and Vasectomy Reversal


What is a vasectomy?

A vasectomy is a procedure typically performed in the doctor's office to sterilize a man. The procedure prevents sperm from being released from the body.


Why do men opt to get a vasectomy?

A man may decide to get a vasectomy after having all of the children he wishes to have. Having this procedure allows a man to continue a sexual relationship without having to worry about birth control. Couples may decide to use a vasectomy as a form of permanent birth control because a comparable procedure for females, called tubal ligation, is more invasive and has higher risk factors.


What happens during a vasectomy procedure?

A vasectomy is a very minor procedure that is performed under local anesthesia. An incision is made in the scrotum and the vans deferens, the two tubes that carry sperm from the testes to the urethra, are cut and sealed. Sperm can no longer be carried out of the body during ejaculation after this procedure is completed.


What happens during a vasectomy reversal?

Some men change their minds after having a vasectomy and decide to have the procedure reversed. A vasectomy reversal involves the removal of any scar tissue on the vans deferens and reattaching the tubes to re-allow sperm to travel to the urethra, thus reinstating fertility. However, the procedure is not always successful. A vasectomy should be treated as a permanent form of birth control. With vasectomy reversals, 50% of men go on to father additional children.


What are risk factors associated with a vasectomy or vasectomy reversal?

While considered a minor procedure, a vasectomy or vasectomy reversal still carries with it some risks including:

  • Infection

  • Bleeding

  • Complications due to anesthesia

  • Chronic pain


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