Vasectomy

It is an operation which blocks the tubes that carry the sperm. As a result, when the man ejaculates, there is no sperm in the semen. Sperm is created in the testicles. The sperm travels through this tube, called the vas deferens. The sperm mix with other fluids and are carried to the penis and outside the body where they can reach the egg and lead to a pregnancy, unless a vasectomy has been performed.

Advantages of a vasectomy
A vasectomy is a minor operation. It is safe, effective and permanent.
It is an excellent form of contraception for men who are in stable relationships and who do not want any more children. It is less expensive and involves fewer complications than tubular legation.
You can have your semen checked at any time to see if your operation is “Still working”.
A vasectomy gives the man the opportunity to play a responsible role in the contraceptive process.
It does not affect a man’s ability to enjoy sexual intercourse.

Disadvantages of a vasectomy
A vasectomy requires surgery. Some men are afraid of having an operation on their testicles.
A vasectomy may involve some pain or discomfort and scrotal discoloring (usually not severe) for several days after the operation. Pain can usually be relieved with mild pain medications. An ice pack must be kept on the scrotum for at least 4 hours after surgery to reduce the chances of swelling, bleeding and discomfort. Scrotal support must be worn for 2 days after the operation
The operation is not effective immediately. You will need to use condoms until the sperm clears from your tubes (15–20 ejaculations). To find if you are sterile, have your semen examined under a microscope after about 15 ejaculations.
The operation to reverse a vasectomy does not always work. It is highly technical, expensive, and its results cannot be guaranteed.
A vasectomy offers no protection against sexually transmitted infections including HIV (the AIDS virus).

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