You casually mention to an old friend that you’ve had a vasectomy. This friend stares at you incredulously. “Are you kidding me?” he gasps. “Do you have any idea what this means?” He then offers a litany of how life as you know it has ceased to exist. The good news is that with each
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Vasectomies as a Birth Control Method
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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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,
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