We know that even the word “vasectomy” can cause an involuntary wince. Any procedure on a person’s sensitive body part can be a source of stress because how could such a situation not lead to pain when so many everyday bumps and accidental contact can cause pain easily? This is a fair question, but fortunately,…
Questions to Ask During Your Vasectomy Consultation
After some thorough deliberation, you’ve finally scheduled your vasectomy consultation. While this is an important first step towards achieving your family planning goals, there is still a little more work that can be done to ensure all your needs are met. Before meeting with your doctor, we like to encourage all of our patients to…
Risks and Disadvantages of Having a Vasectomy
A vasectomy is a safe, effective, and minimally-invasive procedure that has little to no impact on a man’s general health. However, as with any procedure, there are always potential downsides. If you’re thinking about getting a vasectomy, it’s important to consider any possible risks and disadvantages there might be. Vasectomies Are Permanent The main reasons…
Five Reasons To (Finally) Get a Vasectomy
If you have been searching for an easy and effective form of birth control, it may be time to consider a vasectomy. Understandably, for many men, the idea of surgery may cause hesitation. However, learning more about this procedure and its benefits may help alleviate any fears you may have. 1. Efficacy Rates Vasectomies are…
Vasectomy Season: Three Times of Year Men Schedule Vasectomies
The vasectomy procedure only requires a short recovery period, normally around 2-3 days of rest and then most men can return to daily routines with the exception of manual labor and intercourse (a bit more time is needed before either of those take place). However, even brief, this recovery period is necessary. Even a non-invasive…
World Vasectomy Day 2021
This year, World Vasectomy Day takes place on November 16th. The occasion offers an opportunity to promote better education around the vasectomy procedure as well as offer men and their partners a chance to consider the benefits of permanent contraception. Having a vasectomy can be a genuine turning point for anyone seeking a permanent solution…
Test Your Vasectomy Knowledge With Our Quiz
Vasectomies are a commonly misunderstood procedure. For those unfamiliar, the word itself can bring about concerns of pain, complicated feelings about masculinity, and confusion about post-procedure lifestyle. Our practice has discussed vasectomy myths many times (see here, here, and here), but we wanted to give our prospective patients or anyone interested a chance to test…
How To Talk About Having a Vasectomy
Everyone has a degree of comfort when it comes to discussing their personal life, even with family and friends. This tends to be especially true when it comes to someone’s sex life, including family planning and contraception. How much you share and with whom is entirely your choice and should be respected, though sometimes we…
The Right Time to Get a Vasectomy
You may wonder, “Is now the right time to have a vasectomy? Or, should I hold off, maybe revisit the decision in another year or two?” The decision to have a vasectomy is not one that men tend to take lightly, and we at SDVC 100% understand the desire to take your time. We know…
The Unexpected Benefits of Getting a Vasectomy
The obvious benefit of getting a vasectomy is what drives men and their partners to consider the procedure. Having permanent, reliable contraception in place removes stress, ongoing financial commitments, and the standard burden of birth control that is typically placed on the female partner alone. These, among others, are the unexpected benefits of the vasectomy…