A vasectomy is a fairly simple surgical procedure in which the tubes that deliver sperm into the man’s semen (vas deferens) are snipped or blocked, thus eliminating the presence of sperm from the ejaculate. If you have had a vasectomy, it is highly probable that you cannot get a woman pregnant. How Effective Is a
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Frequently Asked Vasectomy Questions
A vasectomy is a surgical procedure for permanent male birth control. Every year, over half a million men in the United States undergo a vasectomy, making it the most common urological medical procedure in America. It is also a highly effective method of birth control. Typically performed as an outpatient procedure, a vasectomy involves the
Read More5 Questions You Want to Ask Your Urologist (But Are Too Embarrassed)
Have you ever been curious about something important that you just couldn’t bring yourself to ask your doctor? Dr. Desi Avila is a highly experienced, board-certified urologist who specializes in male infertility, vasectomy reversal, and provides general urological health consultation and treatment. When you’re with Dr. Avila you should never be afraid to ask important questions,
Read MoreShould I Use a Home Sperm Test Kit After a Vasectomy?
If you’re one of the many men across the Phoenix area that avoid going to the doctor unless you’re seriously ill or injured, you’ve probably considered not returning to Dr. Avila for your post-vasectomy sperm analysis (PVSA). Typically, it takes 20 – 25 ejaculations to completely flush sperm out of your system after your procedure,
Read MoreCan a Vasectomy Reversal Be an Effective Solution For Post-Vasectomy Pain?
Hundreds of thousands of men have vasectomies every year. If you are one of them, you know that vasectomies are a very effective and minimally invasive form of male birth control – much less invasive than the alternative for your partner. During a vasectomy, a small part of the vas deferens, a long tube which
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