Vasectomy Procedure

By: Reckless Alter

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 A simple operation to make a man sterile is called Vasectomy. In a Vasectomy the vas deferens from each testicle is clamped, cut or sealed so as to prevent the sperm mixing with the semen during ejaculation. An egg will not be fertilized as there are no sperms in the ejaculation. The testicles continue to produce sperms, but they are reabsorbed in the body as the tubes that release them are blocked. It will take several months for all the sperms to come out of the body or get reabsorbed. You will have to use some protection till the sperm count becomes zero.

Vasectomy procedure

1. Testicles and scrotum are cleaned with antiseptic
2. Intravenous medicine is given as sedative to reduce anxiety and Scrotum is numb by giving local anesthesia
3. Vas deferens is located and openings made into scrotum
4. The two Vas deferens tubes are cut, tied, sealed or stitched
5. Electrocautery may be used to seal the ends
6. Vas deferens replaced inside scrotum and skin is stitched so that stitches dissolve as the skin heals
7. No scalp Vasectomy uses small clamps instead of scalpel. The clamp is poked and hence there is less bleeding and fewer complications
8. Vasclip implant procedure is done with the use of vasclip. The vas deferens is not cut or cauterized but clipped.

Vasectomy cost

Vasectomy cost is very affordable and the cost will vary according to the type of medical clinic or the place where you live. There is no exact price and most of the times the operation is for free. It is also covered in your health insurance and it will be a good idea to call your insurance company and verify it.

Vasectomy recovery

Vasectomy recovery is very fast and you can return to work soon.  Even then men who are involved in heavy lifting, manual labor may consider waiting some more time before returning to work

Pregnancy after Vasectomy

1. Vasectomy is very effective for birth control but pregnancy may be possible in rare cases. Vasectomy failure may cause Pregnancy after Vasectomy
2. Failure to use another birth control method till sperm count becomes zero
3. Spontaneous reconnection of vas deferens or an opening end that allows sperms to mix with the semen again

Vasectomy reversal

Vasectomy reversal is the procedure to reverse vasectomy. The reversal procedures are impermanent with occlusion of the vas recurring two or more years after the operation. The sperm count is not as same as pre-vasectomy levels.

Vasectomy side effects

Once the effects of anesthesia Is gone, it is normal if there is some pain and discomfort in the genital area. However there are some Vasectomy side effects:

1. Fever indicating some infection
2. Swelling, bruising and discomfort
3. Granulomas and epididymitis
4. Leakage of sperms into scrotal tissues
5. Abscesses as a result of postoperative infection
6. Erectile dysfunction
7. Emotional issues
8. Immune reactions to sperms

Vasectomy is a permanent method of birth control. This article on Vasectomy informs you about Vasectomy procedure, Vasectomy cost, Vasectomy recovery, Pregnancy after Vasectomy, Vasectomy reversal and Vasectomy side effects.

About the Author

 Dr. Reckless Alter is graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine as a physician in 1969 and went on to earn his medical degree in 1973. For over 25 years he has been a pioneer in the field of surgery, with a special focus on wellness medicine and hormones for men. Dr. Reckless is currently a board-certified Family Practitioner and a precautionary Medicine specialist.  He has helped heal many problems of men through his treatment.

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