Vasectomy is a surgical procedure for men who want permanent contraception, thereby becoming sterile.
Vasectomy is a contraceptive method with a ninety-five percent success rate, if carried out properly.
A small incision is made in the scrotum, followed by the cutting of the vas deferens, the tubes that carry sperm out of your testicles.
The doctor will indicate requirements, specific to each patient.
While risks are very few, some discomfort, allergic reaction, bleeding, infection and, for a few months, the possibility of sperm in the semen are to be expected.
You may feel a slight pain three to four days after surgery. Some blood or other fluid can escape through the cut.
Patient should:
• Put ice on the location of surgery for two hours after the procedure
• Stay at home for one or two days
• Avoid heavy lifting for a week
• Use a scrotum support for four to six weeks
• Take a simple painkiller such as Paracetamol (Tylenol) to relieve pain in the post-operative
period
• Avoid taking a very hot bath in the first twenty-four hours
You can resume sexual intercourse as soon as you feel comfortable, which usually occurs one week after surgery. For one or two months, use another method of contraception to avoid unwanted pregnancy.
