Vasectomy is among the most reliable and cost-effective methods of contraception. Today it is the third most common used method of contraception and used by more than 10% of couples. It is fast overtaking oral contraceptives as a method of birth control.
Vasectomy is a small surgical procedure that cuts off the tubes (vas deferens) that are vital in sperm delivery to the testes; it is generally performed as a form of male contraception. The procedure is commonly performed and may take anywhere from 20-60 minutes and has relatively few complications.
More important, the sexual function (erection, ejaculation) of the penis is not changed. Close to half a million vasectomies are performed annually in the United States.
A vasectomy is an option for males who want permanent sterility. It is more effective as a contraceptive than the birth control pill, condoms, IUDs and other creams. Women have tubal ligation as a comparable procedure.
Tubal ligation is easy to do but very difficult to reverse.
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