When should the decision about vasectomy be made?
For all of the foregoing reasons, doctors advise that vasectomy be undertaken only by men who are prepared to accept the fact that they will no longer be able to father a child.
The decision should be considered along with other contraceptive options and discussed with a professional counselor. Men who are married or in a serious relationship should also discuss the issue with their partners.
There are many a man who have had vasectomy prematurely and go on to regret it. The regret is never about its efficacy as a contraceptive, but that it is a permanent procedure, which is very difficult to reverse.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Vasectomy- the ultimate male contraceptive Part 6
Vasectomy may not be an appropriate method for you for several reasons including:
- it is not a protection against sexually transmitted disease
including HIV. Asides from abstinence, condoms offer the best
protection against these sexually transmitted infections
- if you have other medical illness such as heart disease,
uncontrolled blood pressure or diabetes or if you have
any disorders of the groin, such as an inguinal hernia
or hydrocele (fluid in the scrotum). All these conditions
must be treated before undertaking vasectomy
- you are too young or single and have no children
- you feel that your partner, relative or physician is
pushing you
- your marriage is on the rocks
- you feel that vasectomy may be the solution to your
emotional, marital and sexual problems
- you are still undecided about children in future
- you think that in future vasectomy may be reversible
- you are in a temporary state of stress and unable to
make up your mind
- your partner is apprehensive or insecure about the
procedure
- it is not a protection against sexually transmitted disease
including HIV. Asides from abstinence, condoms offer the best
protection against these sexually transmitted infections
- if you have other medical illness such as heart disease,
uncontrolled blood pressure or diabetes or if you have
any disorders of the groin, such as an inguinal hernia
or hydrocele (fluid in the scrotum). All these conditions
must be treated before undertaking vasectomy
- you are too young or single and have no children
- you feel that your partner, relative or physician is
pushing you
- your marriage is on the rocks
- you feel that vasectomy may be the solution to your
emotional, marital and sexual problems
- you are still undecided about children in future
- you think that in future vasectomy may be reversible
- you are in a temporary state of stress and unable to
make up your mind
- your partner is apprehensive or insecure about the
procedure
Vasectomy- the ultimate male contraceptive Part 5
Vasectomy may be appropriate for you for the following reasons:
- if you and your partner already have all the children you will ever
want and have no further children planned
- that you and your partner do not want to have children and you
cannot or do not want to use temporary methods of contraception
- that you desire a more permanent form of contraception
- that you or your partner have a medical disorder that prevents
the use of other forms of contraception
- you want the independence to enjoy sex without the fear of
pregnancy.
- if you and your partner already have all the children you will ever
want and have no further children planned
- that you and your partner do not want to have children and you
cannot or do not want to use temporary methods of contraception
- that you desire a more permanent form of contraception
- that you or your partner have a medical disorder that prevents
the use of other forms of contraception
- you want the independence to enjoy sex without the fear of
pregnancy.
Vasectomy- the ultimate male contraceptive Part 4
Who is the best candidate for vasectomy?
Whenever elective surgery is involved, spontaneous one sided decisions should never be made without some thought and knowledge. Before undertaking vasectomy, numerous factors have to be taken into account.
As with any method of contraception, it is essential to speak to your spouse/mate/partner. Generally, vasectomy is procedure undertaken by the married men. Single men rarely choose this form of contraception and it is almost incumbent on the surgeon to decline this procedure in this group of men as the procedure is difficult to reverse.
The decision about vasectomy should be made with thought given to the fact the procedure is permanent and that having a family in future is remote or nil. It is important to seek the advice of your physician or health care provider about the advantages and disadvantages about the procedure before making a hasty decision.
Whenever elective surgery is involved, spontaneous one sided decisions should never be made without some thought and knowledge. Before undertaking vasectomy, numerous factors have to be taken into account.
As with any method of contraception, it is essential to speak to your spouse/mate/partner. Generally, vasectomy is procedure undertaken by the married men. Single men rarely choose this form of contraception and it is almost incumbent on the surgeon to decline this procedure in this group of men as the procedure is difficult to reverse.
The decision about vasectomy should be made with thought given to the fact the procedure is permanent and that having a family in future is remote or nil. It is important to seek the advice of your physician or health care provider about the advantages and disadvantages about the procedure before making a hasty decision.
Vasectomy- the ultimate male contraceptive Part 3
Male Reproductive System
To understand how a vasectomy is performed, it is first essential to understand the anatomy and function of the male reproductive system. The testicles, or testes, produce sperm and the male hormone -testosterone.
The testis are located in the scrotum at the base of the penis and easily palpable (one can feel them). The scrotum is basically a pocket which protects the testis and maintains a normal temperature.
Each testis contains a thin long channel, called the epididymis, where sperm can be stored for as long as 6 weeks while they mature. The epididymis are connected to the prostate gland by a pair of tubes called the vas deferens. The vas deferens is part of a complex collection of blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic channels called the spermatic cord. During ejaculation, seminal fluid produced by the prostate gland, which mixes with sperm from the testes to form semen, which then is ejaculated from the penis.
To understand how a vasectomy is performed, it is first essential to understand the anatomy and function of the male reproductive system. The testicles, or testes, produce sperm and the male hormone -testosterone.
The testis are located in the scrotum at the base of the penis and easily palpable (one can feel them). The scrotum is basically a pocket which protects the testis and maintains a normal temperature.
Each testis contains a thin long channel, called the epididymis, where sperm can be stored for as long as 6 weeks while they mature. The epididymis are connected to the prostate gland by a pair of tubes called the vas deferens. The vas deferens is part of a complex collection of blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic channels called the spermatic cord. During ejaculation, seminal fluid produced by the prostate gland, which mixes with sperm from the testes to form semen, which then is ejaculated from the penis.
Vasectomy- the ultimate male contraceptive Part 2
Vasectomy may also be a good alternative for a couple where the female may be unable to take the oral contraceptive pill. Before undertaking vasectomy, it is most important to discuss one complication: the failure rate of vasectomy as a contraceptive method.
Pregnancy occurs after a vasectomy in most cases because the couple had sexual intercourse before azoospermia (absent sperm) was documented by two separate semen samples. Despite the importance of verifying the lack of sperm in the semen after vasectomy, many patients do not comply with the instructions for semen analysis.
Also for patients who still desire children, vasectomy is not the choice of contraception. Unlike the past 50 years where only women took part in birth control, vasectomy is now being selected as more permanent form of birth control for many couples.
Pregnancy occurs after a vasectomy in most cases because the couple had sexual intercourse before azoospermia (absent sperm) was documented by two separate semen samples. Despite the importance of verifying the lack of sperm in the semen after vasectomy, many patients do not comply with the instructions for semen analysis.
Also for patients who still desire children, vasectomy is not the choice of contraception. Unlike the past 50 years where only women took part in birth control, vasectomy is now being selected as more permanent form of birth control for many couples.
Vasectomy- the ultimate male contraceptive Part 1
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.
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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