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…
Vasectomy Recovery: Tips and Strategies for a Smooth Healing Process
When it comes to permanent birth control, vasectomies are generally considered to be the safest and most effective option. To help ensure a faster, smoother recovery, you can follow some self-care measures.
Vasectomy vs. Tubal Ligation: Pros, Cons, and Considerations
A vasectomy may be preferable to the equivalent procedure for women, tubal ligation. While both techniques serve as permanent forms of birth control, couples should thoroughly discuss their respective benefits and drawbacks.
The Role of Partners in Vasectomy Decision-Making
They say, “Teamwork makes the dream work,” and this is especially true when deciding on having a vasectomy. While only one person is undergoing surgery, their partner’s life will also be affected. Therefore, couples need to first have a detailed, open discussion about the procedure, including any motivations, the surgery itself, and its implications. A…
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…
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”…
Demystifying Vasectomies: Myths and Misconceptions
One of the most common male procedures, each year, more than 500,000 American men undergo a vasectomy, a simple, safe, and reliable procedure. Yet this procedure is often met with strange tales and untruths, despite its very high success rates and volumes of conclusive research. Among these misconceptions are those for future sexual health and…
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….
Shows to Binge Watch While Recovering from Vasectomy Surgery
By and large, vasectomies are among the most effective forms of contraception available, with a one in 2,000 chance of pregnancy. If you’ve made the decision to get a vasectomy, and have successfully gotten through the procedure, you may be wondering, “now what?” Your decisions are not over–you now get to decide how to spend…
Will California Experience A New Dawn in Birth Control Options?
The state of California has often led the nation in social, environmental, and health-related causes. Now, a new bill, SB 523, also known as the “Contraceptive Equity Act of 2022,” has been passed by Governor Gavin Newsome. This is momentous, as SB 523 will greatly expand and modernize the quality of birth control in the…