Vasectomy

-is a surgical procedure where the

vas deferens is tied and cut or
blocked through a small opening
on the scrotal.
TYPES OF VASECTOMY:
1. Incision Method
Usually,
a
local
anesthetic is injected into
the pelvic area. Then, the
doctor makes an incision on
each side of the scrotum to
reach each vas deferens
the tubes that carry sperm.
Sometimes a single incision
is made in the center. Each
tube is blocked. In most
procedures, a small section
of each tube is removed.
Tubes may be tied off or
blocked with surgical clips.
Or, they may be closed
using an instrument with an
electrical current.
2. No-Incision Method
With
the
no-incision
(no-scalpel) method, the
skin of the scrotum is not
cut. One tiny puncture is
made to reach both tubes.

The tubes are then tied off,

cauterized or blocked. The
tiny puncture heals quickly.
No stitches are needed, and
no scarring takes place.
The no-scalpel method
reduces
bleeding
and
decreases the possibility of
infection,
bruising
and
other complications.
Benefits of Vasectomy:
Vasectomy is safe and,
because it lasts for life, it is
simple and convenient. It
allows women and men to
enjoy sex without worrying
about pregnancy.
Vasectomy does not change
your
hormones
or
masculinity. And it will not
affect your ability to get
and stay erect. It also will
not affect your ex organs,
sexuality
and
sexual
pleasure. No glands or
organs are removed or
altered. Your hormones and
sperm
continue
being
produced. Your ejaculate
will look just like it always

did. And there will be about

the same amount as before.
ADVANTAGES
OF
VASECTOMY
Vasectomy may be right for
you if:
You want to enjoy
having sex without
causing pregnancy.
You dont want to
have
a
child
biologically in the
future
Other methods are
unacceptable
You dont want to
pass on a hereditary
illness or disability.
Your partners health
would be threatened
by
a
future
pregnancy.
You and your partner
have concerns about
the side effects of
other methods.
You and your partner
agree
that
your
family is complete,
and no more children
are wanted.

You want to spare

your
partner
the
surgery and expense
of tubal sterilizationsterilization
for
women
is
more
complicated
and
costly.

DISADVANTAGES
OF
VASECTOMY
Vasectomy may not be a
good choice for you if you:
may want to have a
child biologically in
the future
are
being
pressuredby
a
partner, friends or
family
want to use it to
solve problems that
may be temporarysuch as marriage or
sexual
problems,
short-term mental or
physical
illnesses,
financial worries, or
being out of work
POSSIBLE RISKS OF
VASECTOMY

After youve had a

vasectomy, look for
signs of infection:
a
fever
of
100F
blood or pus
oozing
from
the
site
of
incision
excessive pain
or swelling
Other

potential
problems
include:
Bruising, which
usually clears
up on its own
Hematomasswellings that
contain blood.
They
usually
clear up by
themselves, or
with bed rest
or ice packs. In
rare
cases,
they need to
be drained by
a health care
provider.

Hydrocelesswellings that
contain
fluid
and
tenderness
near
the
testocles. They
usually
clear
up in about a
week. Applying
heat
and
wearing
an
athletic
supporter can
help. In rare
cases,
they
need to be
drained by a
health
care
provider.
Granulomasperm
that
leak from the
tubes
and
causes a small
lump
under
the skin near
the site of the
surgery.
This
usually clears
up by itself.

Surgical
treatment
is
sometimes
required.
Pain
or
discomfort in
the testiclesthis is usually
temporary, but
in about 2 out
of 100 cases
the pain may
be chronic and
severe.
Most
of the time,
pain is relieved
by taking antiinflammatory
drugs or other
medications.
Vary rarely, an
injection called
a
spermatic
cord block can
be used to
deaden
the
pain
temporarily.
Vasectomy
reversal
is
very
rarely
needed
to

relieve
pain
permanently.
Very
rarely,
the cut ends of
a tube grow
back together.
This
most
often happens
within months
of
the
operation and
may
allow
pregnancy to
happen.
Decreased
sexual desire
or an inability
to have an
erection
occurs in 4 out
of 1000 cases.
The most likely
cause
is
emotional
there is no
physical cause
for
sexual
dysfunction
associated
with
vasectomy.

How
Does
Vasectomy
Work?
Sperm
are
made in the
testicles. They
pass through
two
tubes
called the vasa
deferentia to
other
glands
and mix with
seminal fluids
to
form
semen.
Vasectomy
blocks
each
vas
deferen
and
keeps
sperm out of
the
seminal
fluid.
The
sperm
are
absorbed
by
the
body
instead
of
being
ejaculated.
Without
sperm,
your

cum
(ejaculate)

cannot cause
pregnancy.