You’re tired of condoms, missed birth control pills, and pregnancy scares. No matter the reason you’ve decided not to have children, you need an effective form of birth control so you’re considering a vasectomy. With over 500,000 being performed each year, vasectomies are a popular form of birth control; they are over 99% effective, affordable,
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How to Prepare for Your Vasectomy
After a lot of research and a consultation with renowned urologist Dr. Desi Avila, you’ve made the decision to have a vasectomy. You have the date circled on your calendar, and you’ve put in your request for time off from work. Now what? While Dr. Avila will give your pre-op instructions to you at your
Read More10 Reasons to Get a Vasectomy
Have you and your partner been considering a vasectomy as a permanent contraception solution, but still feel hesitant? The decision of whether or not to have a vasectomy isn’t light or easy, requiring much deep thought, deliberation, and many conversations. It is especially important to educate yourself for such a big decision, and separate all
Read MoreBenefits of Microsurgery for Vasectomy Reversal
A vasectomy is considered a permanent form of birth control. That is no longer true, as vasectomies are able to be reversed. Continuous advances in surgery have led to microsurgical vasectomy reversal, a superior choice for fertility restoration. During a vasectomy, the tube that connects the testicles where the sperm is produced to the urethra
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Many couples reach a certain point in life when they desire long-term or permanent contraception, and start looking into surgical solutions. Vasectomies are less expensive and much safer than tubal ligation procedures in women (what is commonly referred to as having your tubes tied), and yet tubal ligations are 50% more common than vasectomies. Why
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