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What is a VASECTOMY?
A vasectomy is a minor operation that
makes a man permanently sterile (unable to make a woman pregnant) by
blocking the flow of sperm.
A vasectomy won't change your sexual ability or pleasure. Some men report a
better sex life because they don't have to worry about an unwanted
pregnancy.
Reasons to Have a Vasectomy
- You want to enjoy having
sex without causing pregnancy.
- You don't want to have a
child in the future.
- Your partner agrees that
your family is complete, and no more children are wanted.
- You and your partner have
concerns about the side effects of other methods.
- Other methods are
unacceptable.
- Your partner's health
would be threatened by a future pregnancy.
- You don't want to pass on
a hereditary illness or disability.
- You want to spare your
partner the surgery and expense of tubal sterilization
(sterilization for women is more complicated and costly).
How is a vasectomy done?
A vasectomy can be performed in my
office. Before the surgery, I will use a local painkiller to make your
scrotum numb. After that, I will make a small opening in the front of the
scrotum. Through this very small opening, I will lift out each tiny tube
(called "vas deferens") and cut them. The flow of sperm is stopped by
sealing the loose ends of these tubes. This procedure usually only takes
about 30 minutes and causes little pain.
Vasectomies done in our office
If you choose to discuss the
vasectomy procedure with me, I will clearly explain the pros and cons,
explain how the procedure is done, and give you thorough instructions for
before and after your vasectomy. If you desire to have the vasectomy done,
we will schedule an appointment for a week or two later to actually do the
vasectomy. You will need to have someone drive you to the office on that
day, and drive you home afterward. I will also have you return to my office
twice in the weeks after the procedure to test your semen sample, to be sure
there are no sperm present.
The cost of a vasectomy is $550, which includes the surgery, recheck, and
follow-up semen samples. We can bill your insurance if you are covered for
this type of surgery.
If you are interested in more information about vasectomy, you can also
check out this website:
http://www.vasectomy.com
DO NOT CONSIDER
VASECTOMY IF:
- You want to have a child in the
future.
- You are being pressured by your
partner, friends, or family * you must want the operation.
- You have marriage or sexual
problems, short-term mental or physical illnesses, financial worries, or
you are out of work. Vasectomy is not a good solution for temporary
problems.
- You have not considered possible
changes in your life, such as divorce, remarriage, or death of children.
- You have not discussed it fully
with your partner.
- You plan to bank sperm in case
you change your mind (Note: sperm banks collect, freeze, and thaw sperm
for alternative insemination. However, some men's sperm does not survive
freezing. And after six months, frozen sperm may begin to lose the
ability to fertilize an egg.).
QUESTIONS?
If you have questions
or would like to
schedule an appointment to discuss having a vasectomy, please call:
Good Health Center
1394 S. Cleve-Mass. Rd.
Copley, OH 44321
(330) 668-7878 |
