What is a vasectomy?
A: Vasectomy is an elective surgical procedure for male sterilization or
permanent contraception.
During the procedure, the male vasa deferentia are
what?
A: Cut and tied or sealed so as to prevent sperm from entering into the
urethra.
This prevents what?
A: It prevents fertilization of a female through sexual intercourse.
Where are vasectomies usually performed?
A: In a physician's office, medical clinic, or, when performed on an
animal,
in a veterinary clinic.
Hospitalization is not normally required as the
procedure is what?
A: Not complicated, the incisions are small, and the necessary equipment
routine.
There are several methods by which a surgeon might
complete a vasectomy procedure, all of which do what?
A: Occlude ("seal") at least one side of each vas deferens.
To help reduce anxiety and increase patient comfort,
men who have an aversion to needles may consider a what?
A: A "no-needle" application of anesthesia.
The 'no-scalpel' or 'open-ended' techniques help to
what?
A: Accelerate recovery times and increase the chance of healthy recovery.
Due to the simplicity of the surgery, a vasectomy
usually takes how long?
A: Less than 30 minutes.
After a short recovery at the doctor's office (usually
less than an hour), the patient is what?
A: Sent home to rest.
Because the procedure is minimally invasive, many
vasectomy patients find that they can do what?
A: Resume their typical sexual behavior within a week and do so with little
or no discomfort.
The procedure is considered a permanent what?
A: Method of contraception.
A vasectomy is not easily what?
A: Reversed.
Men are usually counseled and advised to consider how
the long-term outcome of a vasectomy might affect how?
A: Both emotionally and physically.
The procedure is not often encouraged for who?
A: Young single childless men as their chances for biological parenthood are
thereby permanently reduced, sometimes completely.