Family planning decisions between partners may include whether the male partner should or should not undergo a vasectomy. If you are considering whether having a vasectomy is the right choice for you and your family planning needs, there are questions that you should ask yourself, and later, your partner, that can help firm up the…
How to Talk About a Vasectomy in Four Steps
Talking to your partner about getting a vasectomy can feel a little uncomfortable … for both you and your man. It’s no secret that many men derive confidence from their virility, and part of that is knowing (consciously or unconsciously) they possess and can share powerful sperm. However, if you and your partner have decided…
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…
Why A Vasectomy Provides Men with the Opportunity to “Step Up” And Take Responsibility for Family Planning
Outside of using condoms, spermicide or having a vasectomy, contraceptive options where the responsibility for family planning is either shared or held by the male partner is limited. Women can choose from the birth control pill, an IUD, a birth control implant, a birth control injection, tubal ligation (“tubes tied”), a birth control patch, diaphragm,…
The Top Three Candidates for a No Needle No Scalpel Vasectomy
The modern vasectomy procedure allows for greater ease and comfort with a faster recovery period – but is it right for you? The No Needle No Scalpel vasectomy has many advantages, including microscopic incisions and fast recovery time. Any fear or anxiety about your groin being “cut open” or being on bedrest for a week…
Five Questions to Ask If You’re Thinking About Getting a Vasectomy
Getting a vasectomy may not seem as straightforward as initially expected. After all of the time and consideration it takes to decide that a vasectomy is the right choice, most men still have questions about everything from how to find a qualified vasectomy surgeon to when will they feel like themselves again. This is completely…
3 Reasons a Vasectomy Beats a Tubal Ligation
For many couples who have completed family building, there is a choice between the male partner having a vasectomy and the female partner having a tubal ligation, often referred to as “getting her tubes tied.” The decision is a personal one, as it will involve a procedure that will end one partner’s ability to reproduce….