272022May

3 Reasons Why a Vasectomy Might Not Be Right for You

3 Reasons Why a Vasectomy Might Not Be Right for You

A vasectomy is an excellent option for many men, it is a form of permanent contraception with a high success rate and brief recovery period. The entire procedure is normally around 10-20 minutes, and most men can return to their normal routines within a couple of days. It relieves female partners from the burden of…

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282022Feb

Risks and Disadvantages of Having a Vasectomy

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…

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212020Feb

How Does a Vasectomy Impact a Man’s Libido?

How Does a Vasectomy Impact a Man’s Libido?

When it comes to getting a vasectomy, one of the main concerns that many men have is whether the procedure will have a negative impact on their sex drive. Although this is a common belief, vasectomies actually have no impact on the body’s physiological processes and should have no effect on libido. The Male Reproductive…

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192019Dec

Is a Vasectomy Considered Risky?

Is a Vasectomy Considered Risky?

Aside from fears of whether a vasectomy will be painful, concerns about vasectomy risk are often a top priority for men considering the procedure. As with any medical procedure, these thoughts are of course understandable – you’ll want to know what to expect. Of course, we encourage patients to speak with their vasectomy surgeon about…

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232019Apr

Why Do Fears of Vasectomies Persist?

Why Do Fears of Vasectomies Persist?

Many men who attend vasectomy consultations are relieved to learn that the procedure does not involve the amount of pain or the difficult recovery that they imagined. Pop culture is guilty of dramatizing many medical procedures in ways that are both unhelpful and unrealistic, and vasectomies are still one of the most overdone plot points…

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212016Sep

Will a Vasectomy Hurt My Sex Drive?

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…

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122016Apr

Is There a Correlation Between Getting a Vasectomy and Testicular Cancer?

Is There a Correlation Between Getting a Vasectomy and Testicular Cancer?

When men research the vasectomy procedure for more information about cost, recovery, and risk, they may come across hyperbolic articles and blog posts claiming that there is a correlation between getting a vasectomy and cancer, particularly testicular cancer. Simply put, there is no concrete evidence that directly correlates getting a vasectomy to developing testicular cancer…

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192015Aug

What Happens If My Vasectomy Fails?

What Happens If My Vasectomy Fails?

Vasectomies are safe and effective, but on the rare occasion that your vasectomy fails or you experience a complication, what happens next? As your vasectomy surgeon will discuss with you prior to the procedure, just as with any surgery, there are certain risks, including side effects, in having a vasectomy. These short-term side effects typically…

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