The idea of getting a vasectomy is appealing to men looking for a permanent form of contraception, but whether they should go ahead and have the procedure is an entirely different matter. A lot of hesitation comes from long-held vasectomy myths: Will the procedure be too painful? (It won’t) Will a vasectomy affect my sexual…
Vasectomy Myths: Get the Facts on a No Needle, No Scalpel Vasectomy
For some men, the idea of having a vasectomy is marred by misconceptions about what the procedure is really like. Doesn’t a vasectomy hurt? Isn’t a vasectomy more expensive than just using condoms? Don’t vasectomies have a long recovery time? A vasectomy can affect your sex life, right? Those are just a few of the…
Why Men Get a Vasectomy
The decision to get have a No Needle, No Scalpel vasectomy can come from a wide variety of personal motives, but at the San Diego Vasectomy Center we’ve been able to narrow down the top reasons why men choose to have a vasectomy. If you’re still on the fence as to whether or not a…
Top 3 Benefits of Having a Vasectomy
Thinking about getting a vasectomy? You’re in good company. About 500,000 men in the U.S. choose to have a vasectomy each year, and this number is steadily growing. Vasectomies have many benefits. In fact, a majority of patients report that they are thrilled with the results and won’t hesitate to recommend a No Needle No…
How to Prepare For a Vasectomy
Once you’ve decided that a vasectomy is the right choice for your sexual health there are a few steps you’ll need to take in order to plan and prepare for the vasectomy. The San Diego Vasectomy Center has provided a few tips for future patients in order to help them plan for the procedure as…
How Soon Can You Resume Intercourse Post-Vasectomy?
One of the most frequently asked questions before and after a vasectomy is when can intercourse resume once the procedure is complete. The good news is: patients will not have to wait long to have sex post-vasectomy. In fact, it is recommended that patients wait only seven days before having intercourse. Naturally, there are additionally…
No Needle, No Scalpel Vasectomy VS. A Traditional Vasectomy: What’s the Difference?
What occurs in a traditional vasectomy? A traditional vasectomy requires that a surgeon use a scalpel to make incisions in order to expose the vas deferens tubes from each testicle. After exposure, the vas deferentia are then cut/tied or sometimes cauterized. After this, the tubes are returned and the incisions are stitched closed. This version…
Questions Men Ask After A Vasectomy, Part II
In part one of our blog posts on Questions Men Ask After A Vasectomy, we addressed the fact that there is some discomfort after the procedure, but it should be quite minimal for most men. We also discussed that post-procedure, most men are able to return to their normal daily routines relatively soon after the vasectomy and that…
Questions Men Ask After A Vasectomy, Part I
The idea of a vasectomy can seem daunting – on the one hand, a vasectomy is one of the most reliable, cost-effective forms of birth control available. On the other hand, a vasectomy can feel like kind of a drastic step to take. The good thing is – a vasectomy doesn’t have to be the huge, drastic…