About 100 million men worldwide have had a vasectomy, a highly effective procedure used as a permanent method of birth control. A vasectomy is the safest way for men to get sterilized, making it a good alternative to the riskier and more expensive tubal ligation for female partners.If you’re t ...Continue Reading
About 100 million men worldwide have had a vasectomy, a highly effective procedure used as a permanent method of birth control. A vasectomy is the safest way for men to get sterilized, making it a good alternative to the riskier and more expensive tubal ligation for female partners.If you’re t ...Continue Reading
Complications from vasectomy tend to be rare, minor, and seldom require intensive medical treatment. Know what side effects and potential difficulties you could run into before you sign off on the procedure. If any concern you, talk to your doctor about them during your consultation. Allergic Reacti ...Continue Reading
Complications from vasectomy tend to be rare, minor, and seldom require intensive medical treatment. Know what side effects and potential difficulties you could run into before you sign off on the procedure. If any concern you, talk to your doctor about them during your consultation. Allergic Reacti ...Continue Reading
Understanding how to recover and when to do things like have sex are critical to healing after a vasectomy. Vasectomy recovery time varies, but most men can return to work after two or three days and resume normal physical activity like sex by the first week. Adhering to these and other timelined in ...Continue Reading
Understanding how to recover and when to do things like have sex are critical to healing after a vasectomy. Vasectomy recovery time varies, but most men can return to work after two or three days and resume normal physical activity like sex by the first week. Adhering to these and other timelined in ...Continue Reading
A vasectomy is a surgical procedure that blocks the vas deferens, effectively stopping the flow of sperm from the testicles to the urethra (click here for more information on terms and anatomy). This is achieved through two steps: Isolation of the vas deferens Occlusion (blocking) of the vas def ...Continue Reading
A vasectomy is a surgical procedure that blocks the vas deferens, effectively stopping the flow of sperm from the testicles to the urethra (click here for more information on terms and anatomy). This is achieved through two steps: Isolation of the vas deferens Occlusion (blocking) of the vas def ...Continue Reading
Updated February 2019 Once you've decided to have a vasectomy, it's important you prepare for the procedure and the recovery period that comes after. Having everything you need and following your doctor's instructions are what make for a stress-free experience and a smoother recovery. Your surgeon ...Continue Reading
Updated February 2019 Once you've decided to have a vasectomy, it's important you prepare for the procedure and the recovery period that comes after. Having everything you need and following your doctor's instructions are what make for a stress-free experience and a smoother recovery. Your surgeon ...Continue Reading
Vasectomy is a safe, simple and effective birth control method. Vasectomy is a brief, surgical procedure used for male sterilization. It is a popular means of birth control for couples who have decided that their family is complete: According to the American Urological Association, nearly 6 percent ...Continue Reading
Vasectomy is a safe, simple and effective birth control method. Vasectomy is a brief, surgical procedure used for male sterilization. It is a popular means of birth control for couples who have decided that their family is complete: According to the American Urological Association, nearly 6 percent ...Continue Reading
If one of the things that makes you uneasy about a vasectomy is the idea of a needle near that very sensitive area, fear not. One of the newer techniques allows physicians to apply anesthetic needle-free, with virtually no pain whatsoever. Although vasectomy is a quick, safe and simple procedure, ...Continue Reading
If one of the things that makes you uneasy about a vasectomy is the idea of a needle near that very sensitive area, fear not. One of the newer techniques allows physicians to apply anesthetic needle-free, with virtually no pain whatsoever. Although vasectomy is a quick, safe and simple procedure, ...Continue Reading
Updated October 2018 A vasectomy is a permanent form of birth control for men. Some methods require surgeons to make a small incision in the scrotum, but the “no-scalpel” vasectomy is done without the need for a scalpel. The no-scalpel vasectomy is popular among men for many reasons. It' ...Continue Reading
Updated October 2018 A vasectomy is a permanent form of birth control for men. Some methods require surgeons to make a small incision in the scrotum, but the “no-scalpel” vasectomy is done without the need for a scalpel. The no-scalpel vasectomy is popular among men for many reasons. It' ...Continue Reading
In the past, family planning was often considered to be a woman’s responsibility. However, many women would like their male partners to be more involved. These days, more men care about family planning and are interested in making decisions with their partner. Birth control for men The main ...Continue Reading
In the past, family planning was often considered to be a woman’s responsibility. However, many women would like their male partners to be more involved. These days, more men care about family planning and are interested in making decisions with their partner. Birth control for men The main ...Continue Reading
Male sterilization is easier, safer and more effective than female sterilization. However, the number of men who have vasectomies each year around the world is lower than the number of women who have tubal ligation or implants. Despite this, vasectomies remain a popular method of permanent birth con ...Continue Reading
Male sterilization is easier, safer and more effective than female sterilization. However, the number of men who have vasectomies each year around the world is lower than the number of women who have tubal ligation or implants. Despite this, vasectomies remain a popular method of permanent birth con ...Continue Reading