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 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…
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…
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…
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…