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Vasectomy
Vasectomy
Vasectomy
These include:
swelling
mild discomfort or pain
Vasectomy
blood in the semen
A vasectomy is a form of bruised scrotum
permanent male contraception bleeding and clotting inside
that involves surgically cutting the scrotum
or blocking the vas deferens,
the tubes that carry sperm Recovery
from the testicles to the penis.
After the procedure, a man can However, some swelling and mild
ejaculate, but there will be no discomfort may persist for a couple
sperm. of days afterward. An ice pack may
help reduce pain and swelling.
A vasectomy is a permanent
way to prevent pregnancy. It is There may be blood in the semen
estimated to be over 99 for the first few ejaculations after
percent effective. Few of 1 in the surgery.
every 100 Trusted
Source become pregnant in the
first year after her partner has
a vasectomy.
The Centers for Disease Control These allow the surgeon to go in and This procedure is becoming more
and Prevention remove a section of the tubes that common because there is a lower
(CDC) recommend Trusted transport sperm, called the vas deferens. risk of complications than with the
Source waiting at least a week conventional technique.
before ejaculating, to allow the The tubes are then sealed, tied, or
wound to heal. cauterized using an electric current, and
the cuts are closed with stitches. It is best to talk with a doctor and
After surgery, the man is advised
determine which type of vasectomy
to wear close-fitting underwear,
is best.
to support the scrotum. He must
also keep the genital area as An incision vasectomy takes
clean as possible. The doctor will around 20 minutes to perform, but
advise about how soon to shower. a non-scalpel procedure is normally
quicker.
Most men can return to work
after 1 to 2 days, but they should
get plenty of rest and avoid heavy
lifting for a week or more. No-scalpel vasectomy