Although a vasectomy is known to be a very low-risk procedure, it’s not uncommon for men to be nervous about getting one. Some of the most common concerns men have are that the procedure itself will be painful and that the recovery period will be long and arduous. However, a vasectomy doesn’t have to be…
How Will I Know if My Vasectomy Was Successful?
Vasectomies are often touted as being the best form of permanent contraception – and for good reason. Not only are vasectomies low cost and low risk in comparison with other permanent procedures, such as tubal ligation, but they’re also over 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. On top of the obvious benefits, vasectomies can also improve…
How Will I Feel During and After My Vasectomy?
Although vasectomies offer a number of benefits, many men feel anxious about the idea of getting one. Two of the most common concerns that men have are that the procedure will be painful and that recovery will take a long time. However, these concerns are rooted in myths and misconceptions about vasectomies. In reality, vasectomies…
How Does a Vasectomy Affect Ejaculation?
For many men, vasectomies offer myriad advantages. In addition to being a permanent form of birth control that is more than 99% effective, the procedure is also low risk and low cost. However, in spite of all the benefits, a number of men are unsure about it due to misconceptions they have about the procedure….
How Effective Is a No-Needle, No-Scalpel Vasectomy?
If you’re considering getting a vasectomy, you’re likely aware that the procedure is a low-cost, low-risk method of permanent birth control that is far more convenient than temporary or single-use forms of birth control. You might already know that vasectomies overall are 99% effective. What you may not know, however, is how a no-needle, no-scalpel…
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…
Five Vasectomy Facts That Might Surprise You
Even though more than 500,000 men choose to get a vasectomy each year, there is still a lot to learn about this very successful procedure. Vasectomy is an increasingly popular solution for long-term contraception and increased sexual spontaneity. A vasectomy offers the opportunity for a male partner to take control of future family planning and…
Should I Get a Vasectomy? A Q&A to Help You Decide
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…
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…
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…