Vasectomy Procedure
A no-scalpel vasectomy is simple, effective, and safe, with minimal discomfort and a short recovery. It’s done in the office with local anesthesia so you can drive yourself home to rest after the procedure.
By stopping sperm from entering the semen fluid, vasectomy is the most successful of any method of birth control.
No knife, no stitches, no worries.
You can expect no change in:
- Erections
- Sex drive
- Sensation
- Amount of semen
- Testosterone levels
- Risk of diseases like cancer
Why choose no-scalpel vasectomy?
- No need for other inconvenient, costly, less dependable methods
- Low one-time expense and treatment, usually reimbursed by insurance
- Most dependable of all methods including tubal ligation
- Avoid health risks associated with pills, shots, and IUD
What else should I be aware of?
- Think of this as a permanent step, as reversal is not always successful
- Birth control is required after the procedure until a semen test shows no sperm (3 months)
- Does not protect against sexually transmitted illnesses
- Very low risk of a complication such as scar tissue, pain/swelling/bruising, long term discomfort
- Rare instances of failure resulting in pregnancy or need for repeat procedure