March Madness 2017 kicks off this week on the 14th, which means that our newsfeeds will soon be filled with articles linking the NCAA college basketball tournament to an uptick in vasectomies across the country. Is there any validity to this connection, and if so, why? Is March Madness the most popular time for a…
What Is The Ideal Time to Get a Vasectomy?
Is there an ideal time to schedule a vasectomy? It turns out that there are a few great times of the year to call the San Diego Vasectomy Center (SDVC) and book your procedure. Your reasons for getting a vasectomy are personal, but once the decision is made, planning your vasectomy around certain times of…
Will a Vasectomy Hurt My Sex Drive?
Even after years of debunking, there is an unfortunate misconception that if you have a vasectomy, your sex drive will be negatively affected. The good news is that this misconception is simply not true. Having a vasectomy will not decrease your sex drive or hurt your sex life. In fact, many men report that their…
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…
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…