One of the advantages of vasectomy is its effectiveness, but be clear that you no longer want any more children because it is in principle irreversible.
Physiology of the male reproductive system
To understand the medical procedure performed during a vasectomy, one must know the physiology of the male reproductive system.
The testicles are the producers of hormones and sperm or male sex cells, which are housed within a coating of skin called the scrotum. The sperm fertilizes the egg or female sex cell at the time of reproduction.
The sperm mature into a tube-shaped organ located in the upper part of each testicle called the epididymis. This process takes about two weeks. The vas deference carry sperm to the penis when ejaculation occurs. Thus, semen is discharged through the urethra, where urine is also removed.
What is a vasectomy?
Vasectomy involves making a cut in the two vas deference tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the penis.
The testes still produce sperm but interrupted his way out of the body reabsorbs die and the body itself, and is no longer possible fertilization and therefore have children.
Why have a vasectomy?
Vasectomy is recommended for adult men who do not wish to have children in the future. After vasectomy man is sterile and therefore no possibility to impregnate a woman.
No birth control is recommended in the short term because the procedure that reversible vasectomy is much more complicated.
Vasectomy be well indicated in a man:
- It has a stable relationship and both partners agree on who want no more children or have been ruled out other methods of birth control.
- Have a relationship and the woman has health problems of which would make a dangerous to her pregnancy.
- Has a relationship in which he and / or his partner has a genetic disease and do not want exposed to the risk of transmission to their children / as.
How vasectomy performed?
Vasectomy is a minor surgical procedure under local anesthesia that keeps you awake but without pain.
In the traditional technique, with a fine scalpel a small incision in the skin of the scrotum above the testicles where the vas deference. Both ends of the severed vas tube sewn and so the passage of sperm in the semen is prevented.
No-scalpel vasectomy (NSV) has its origin in China in 1974 and also done in some Institutes of Urology. Local anesthesia is also used, using a special clamp that does not damage the skin and fixed outside the vas deference of the scrotum. This technique is simple, get a quick recovery, and is almost free of complications.
Does vasectomy a health risk?
Vasectomy does not pose any serious health problem. Within two months after surgery, the semen will be tested to verify that no sperm.
Following postoperative instructions carefully can significantly reduce inflammation and pain and prevent infection.
Advantages of vasectomy
It is very reliable than other contraceptive methods
Lets enjoy sex without worrying about pregnancy risk and without using a condom.
Eliminates the risk that the pill can have on the health of the woman when she takes birth control.
Evita women tubal ligation, abdominal surgery under general anesthesia, more aggressive intervention and not as secure as vasectomy.
With vasectomy partner is free to choose not to have more children than desired.
Forecast
After a vasectomy, sperm count decreases gradually and is about 3 months when semen is free of sperm. Meanwhile you should use contraception until verifying that the semen sample there is no sperm present.
A common concern among men is, whether vasectomy may affect your sexual desire, something that does not happen because, the testicles continue to release hormones.
A vasectomy does NOT affect the man’s ability to have an erection or orgasm, or ejaculation of semen. Furthermore, NO increases the risk of prostate or testicular cancer.
It is important to always keep in mind that vasectomy does NOT prevent against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Most men undergoing vasectomy are very satisfied with their partners enjoy a not conditional on the use of contraception more fulfilling sexual relationship.