A vasectomy is a safe and effective method of permanent male birth control, as it is almost 100% effective. Thanks to advances in medicine, the procedure can be carried out even more quickly and easily than ever before – and right in the comfort of your urologist’s office. The procedure also has a low risk of
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How can a urological surgeon help you decide if a vasectomy is the right choice for you?
Every year, approximately half a million American males choose to have a vasectomy. A vasectomy is a type of permanent birth control. To achieve it, a urology surgeon either cuts or seals off the tubes that sperm pass through during ejaculation. It is extremely effective, even more effective than birth control pills, condoms, and spermicide,
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A vasectomy is the safest and most effective type of permanent birth control for men. Plus, it can now be performed in such a minimally invasive manner that you don’t even need stitches. In a no-scalpel vasectomy, the doctor makes a tiny puncture into the scrotal sac and spreads the skin open slightly to access
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Before you get a vasectomy, you may have questions and will most likely conduct research about what to expect before, during, and after the procedure. Whether you’re still in the research phase or are in post-op recovery, you should understand that post-vasectomy depression is possible. You should understand the signs and symptoms, why it occurs,
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A vasectomy is a birth control method for men. It is a small surgical procedure that prevents sperm from exiting the body, thus preventing the possibility of fertilizing a woman’s egg. A vasectomy is a highly popular, safe, and effective procedure. For men who do not want children at all or are done having children,
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