In order to fully take advantage of your vasectomy consultation, we recommend preparing for this particular appointment with questions. All vasectomy patients have questions about the procedure, most specifically about pain they may experience during recovery. However, there are other important questions you should be asking your vasectomy surgeon during the initial consultation. These questions…
What Happens After a Vasectomy?
The days, weeks and months after a vasectomy may seem like a mystery to those unfamiliar with the procedure. Many men are concerned that they will experience pain as they recover, or they worry that too much time will pass before they can return to normal physical activities like work, exercise and intercourse. Fortunately, many…
How Does a Vasectomy Work?
One of the most basic, essential questions asked by those considering having the vasectomy procedure is: How does it work? Because of the many myths and misconceptions surrounding the procedure, the facts about what it actually is can be tough to discern without some research. At the San Diego Vasectomy Center (SDVC), we understand patients’…
How Effective Is a Vasectomy?
One of the most important questions patients ask outside of “Will the procedure hurt?” is “How effective is a vasectomy?” Men are clear that if they are going to undergo a procedure that involves a highly sensitive area of their body, they want to feel confident that the desired result will occur. Fortunately, for those…
Why February May Be the Best Month to Plan for a Vasectomy
It may only be February, but it’s time to start thinking about one of the most popular times of the year to have a vasectomy: March Madness. Every year, the time during March Madness sees a noted increase in the number of vasectomies performed. Why the correlation between a famous sporting event and a male…
The Best Questions to Ask During a Vasectomy Consultation
Scheduling a vasectomy consultation is an important step toward taking control of family planning needs, but we understand that even an initial consultation can seem a bit daunting. We do hope that patients will rest assured knowing that they are under the care of highly experienced and trained professionals at the San Diego Vasectomy Center…
Top Vasectomy Pros/Cons List
Are you considering a vasectomy in 2018? Many vasectomy patients use the new year as an opportunity to schedule a consultation and get the process underway. For those who may still be on the fence, unsure if having a vasectomy is the right choice, we’ve offered a comprehensive pros/cons list for the procedure below. The…
World Vasectomy Day 2017
San Diego Vasectomy Center (SDVC) recognizes Friday, November 17, as World Vasectomy Day. World Vasectomy Day was created to address two core global needs: a lack of understanding regarding the vasectomy procedure and a lack of male participation in family planning. Are you considering a vasectomy? In our experience, there can be a delay between…
The Top 10 Vasectomy FAQs
Even with more men turning to the vasectomy procedure in the past decade, the word “vasectomy” can still trigger a “no way” gut reaction in men who are unfamiliar with what the procedure actually entails. San Diego Vasectomy Center (SDVC) has detailed some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding the procedure (here and here), but…
Post-vasectomy Support Guide for Partners
When your partner chooses to undergo a vasectomy, there are things he will need to do to prepare for the procedure. However, once the procedure is complete, he will require some post-procedure care. Fortunately, post-procedure vasectomy care is not nearly as intense as it is for other surgical procedures. In fact, most men tend to…