July 27, 2008
Who Is A Candidate For Vasectomy
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Vasectomy offers a permanent means of birth control which is appealing to many men who have either had all the children they want to have and don't want any more... |
Vasectomy offers a permanent means of birth control which is appealing to many men who have either had all the children they want to have and don't want any more or do not want any children period. This form of male sterility is desired as it eliminates the worry of pregnancy. However, is the vasectomy the best choice for every man?
There are a number of things to think about and this choice should be a joint decision between the man and his female partner or wife. His emotional state should be taken into consideration as well. No one wants to regret their vasectomy as it is permanent. A man does not need consent from anyone else to have the vasectomy but the choice of permanent birth control should be decided on by both the man and woman in the relationship. Some doctors even institute a waiting period before setting up a surgery date to allow the men to fully contemplate their options.
Don't Do the Vasectomy Solo
While it is a man's body and he can do what he wishes, it is quite selfish to commit to a vasectomy before talking it over with the female partner or wife. Permanent birth control should be a decision that both parties in the relationship decide on. The concerns of both should be taken into account and both the man and woman should consult with a doctor together.
Sex is a two way street and both parties travel on it so it stands to reason that both should be involved in the decision on whether to have a vasectomy or not. Cost should be a factor, as well as lifestyle choices, recovery period, chance of complications and more. Talking out the pros and cons of a vasectomy is a smart move.
Costs aside, vasectomies are much easier on men than a tubal ligation is on women. A vasectomy can be performed in less than 30 minutes and recovery time can be counted in days. For a tubal ligation, a woman may be in the operating room under general anesthesia for an hour or more. It is a serious surgery and as such will take a few months before a woman truly feels 100%. The longer recovery time for a woman also means less sex!
Who Shouldn't Have a Vasectomy
There are some men who should not have a vasectomy and most of them are young. While there is not really an age limit, doctors are hesitant to perform the procedure on someone younger than age 35. Maturity plays a role as life plans can easily change. With age comes more life experiences and therefore more maturity to fully think out the pros and cons of the vasectomy.
Many young men who thought they did not want children eventually found a female partner who they wanted to have children with. And while vasectomy reversals can be done, they are not successful a lot of times plus recovery time and risks associated with a reversal are much higher than the vasectomy itself.
Because a vasectomy is a permanent form of birth control, the man and his female partner must be very meticulous in their decision weighing all the pros and cons. Engage in different "what-if" scenarios and examine the consequences of a vasectomy in different areas of life. If the procedure still seems the best bet for permanent birth control and all other options have been explored, then a consultation with a doctor is the next step to more spontaneous sex.
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