262024Mar

Vasectomy vs. Other Birth Control Methods: A Comparison

Vasectomy vs. Other Birth Control Methods: A Comparison

With so many birth control methods available, how do you know which one will work best for you and your partners’ unique needs and preferences? Are you wondering if it would be easier just to get a vasectomy? Let’s review how a vasectomy compares to other types of birth control so you can make the…

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222024Feb

Pre-Vasectomy Checklist: 3 Crucial Questions to Ask Yourself Before Taking the Next Step

Pre-Vasectomy Checklist: 3 Crucial Questions to Ask Yourself Before Taking the Next Step

Having a vasectomy is a significant decision that requires careful consideration. Before moving forward, it’s important to address certain issues. You and your partner should discuss your motivations for and future family planning matters. Additionally, it may be beneficial to research alternative contraceptive techniques, such as tubal ligation 1. What Are My Motivations for Considering…

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212023Dec

Is Vasectomy Right for You? Factors to Consider

Is Vasectomy Right for You? Factors to Consider

Many men are educating themselves about vasectomy benefits. Research shows this simple procedure, designed as permanent male birth control, is among the top male health procedures in safety and effectiveness. Yet not all men may qualify for vasectomy, due to health concerns like testicular disease. Even if eligible, you could have concerns, such as those…

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292023Nov

Vasectomy and Testosterone Levels: What You Need to Know

Vasectomy and Testosterone Levels: What You Need to Know

A vasectomy is considered to be one of the simplest, safest, and most effective male health procedures. Nevertheless, many potential patients remain hesitant, due to misconceptions about its impact on testosterone and general sexual performance. Not only does a vasectomy have no hormonal impact, but other sexual measures, such as libido, are left unaffected. In…

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302023Aug

Vasectomy for Single Men: Addressing Common Questions and Concerns

Vasectomy for Single Men: Addressing Common Questions and Concerns

Considered a type of permanent male birth control, vasectomies are safe, effective, and reliable. While often performed on married men who already have children or are child-free, it’s becoming increasingly common for single men to consider getting vasectomies. However, is the decision right for you? You may also be unsure of your future, and your…

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252023Apr

Top Questions to Ask When Getting a Vasectomy

Top Questions to Ask When Getting a Vasectomy

Vasectomies are one of the most common procedures that men undergo. A form of permanent birth control, the vasectomy procedure is considered to be safer and more effective than the female equivalent (i.e. tubal ligation), especially when undergoing a no-scalpel-no-needle vasectomy.  Still, it’s not uncommon for patients and their partners to have concerns about the…

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292023Mar

Are There Different Types of Vasectomies?

Are There Different Types of Vasectomies?

Not only is a vasectomy one of the most common, effective, and safest procedures performed, but aside from abstinence, there may be no better form of birth control. As men may hesitate to undergo a conventional vasectomy, you may consider an alternative procedure. At San Diego Vasectomy Center (SDVC), we provide the “no-scalpel” or “no-needle”…

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312023Jan

Supporting Your Partner Before and After His Vasectomy

Supporting Your Partner Before and After His Vasectomy

A vasectomy is a very common, effective, safe procedure, allowing your partner to free you from the need for birth control. But it is still surgery, and for men, it can represent a significant life change. As such, you need to be there to support them physically, mentally, and emotionally before and after the procedure….

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312022Aug

What Happens to My Sperm After a Vasectomy?

What Happens to My Sperm After a Vasectomy?

A simple but common question our vasectomy clinic receives is about what happens to sperm after a vasectomy has been performed. This question is entirely understandable. After all, the purpose of a vasectomy is to remove sperm from a man’s semen so that when he ejaculates during intercourse, pregnancy does not occur. However, we know…

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292022Jul

3 Ways Vasectomies Actually Help Women

3 Ways Vasectomies Actually Help Women

It is common in hetereosexual couples that the female partner is solely responsible for contraceptive needs. Outside of condom use, which can fluctuate or be used temporarily, women are required to take ownership of pregnancy prevention entirely on their own. This involves taking or using different forms of birth control for year after year, many…

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