The Safety Of The Vasectomy

Having a vasectomy will prevent pregnancy and is a simple operation. There has been about 50 million men to date that have had a vasectomy which is about 5% of all married couples who are still of reproductive age.

There are about 6 out of every 35 men who make the decision to have a vasectomy. Family planning usually involves either female sterilization, oral contraception as the main topics of conversation but less often than vasectomy.

Vasectomy is a simple operation that makes a man sterile permanently. There is a no-scalpel vasectomy that has fewer complications than the traditional vasectomy.

Besides being safe, there have not been any incidence of death associated with the procedure; the vasectomy is highly effective. There are some complications that are expected and are normal occurrences post-procedure and include discomfort and pain, bruising in the scrotum area, possible swelling. Usually over-the-counter pain medication and rest along with an ice pack or frozen peas/corn along with a jockey strap will aid to reduce these discomforts.

The vasectomy is not only safe and effective but the male can usually return to sexual activity within a few days after the procedure. He will have to use alternative birth control methods until he has had 20 ejaculations or until the sperm test comes up negative, verifying to the sterility of his condition.

Epididymitis/orchitis is a painful, swollen, and is when the tender epididymis can occur as much as a year after the procedure.

As safe as a vasectomy is, the very permanence is what is the chief advantage of getting a vasectomy. The procedure is quick (under 30 minutes) and with relative few complications or risks. Despite the safety and convenience of the procedure, a vasectomy should be recognized for the fact that it does not offer any protection against AIDS or any other sexually transmitted disease.

Having a vasectomy has not been proven to increase a man's chances for prostrate cancer.

The procedure (vasectomy) has a record of being safe and effective for the purpose of birth control and is a procedure that is counted on by countless couples worldwide.

The safety of the vasectomy is something that your doctor or urologist can verify with you during your consultation and your particular physical examination will uncover any medical conditions if any that may have a bearing on the safety of your particular case.

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