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It is a male sterilization procedure in which the tube called the vas deferens, hence the name VASectomy, is cut in order to prevent the male from impregnating their female counterpart.
Men decide to get this procedure to prevent having any more kids or having any kids at all.
Yes, this procedure is much safer compared to a tubal ligation. When this procedure is performed by a well qualified physician, failure rate is less than 1/1000. This rate is much lower compared to the rate of complication with a tubal ligation.
The objective is to palpate the vas in the scrotum, make an incision to expose the vas, then clamp both ends of the vas, then cut or laser the vas.
At our office, Dr. McLaughlin performs this procedure weekly. He will see you for an initial consultation, and then will schedule an appointment for the procedure. We have a brand new State-of-the-Art Laser machine, which Dr. McLaughlin uses to cut the vas. We have used the laser technique with great success. Compared to the non-laser technique, we have noticed less swelling and decreased pain post operation. Dr. McLaughlin is one of the pioneers in using the laser technique for vasectomy.
Failure is when you have unprotected sex with your female counterpart which results in impregnation of the female.
The failure occurs not because the procedure was incomplete, but more likely due to the fact that there were still some sperm left over BEFORE the vasectomy.
It usually takes around 20 ejaculations or about 12 weeks post-operatively.
To be sure, we usually order a sperm count to make sure of your sterility. When your sperm count is zero, then you are completely sterile.
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