Any man considering a vasectomy may have initial reservations about genital surgery. It is not something that most men want to think about, but at some point, many will have to undergo the procedure. There are several reasons for doing it, one of the most attractive is that surgery is one of the most effective forms of contraception. There are other very positive aspects to consider.
1.- Low risk
Vasectomies are not a very invasive surgery. The risks of complications are low and only have a 2 to 3 percent chance of subsequent infections, bleeding, or pain. If a large accumulation of sperm occurs later, the pain threshold is higher, which occurs in about ten percent of cases. Studies have also found that there is no significant risk of an increased chance of prostate or testicular cancer after surgery.
2.- Sexual performance
Men can be sure that their sexual performance will not be affected. Everything continues to work normally, since the surgery does not involve the penis. What may occur is a small decrease in ejaculation, but it is likely to go unnoticed. Some men may notice a change in sexual function only if chronic pain develops after a vasectomy.
3.- Sperm count
Neither the man nor his partners should worry about sperm production. It continues after a vasectomy. The sperm simply is not released but remains in the testicles and is reabsorbed into the body. For a short period after surgery, some sperm may remain in the semen, so it is important to double birth control during this phase.
4.- It is a simple procedure
A vasectomy is not a major surgery and is common practice. The procedure is carried out in a doctor’s office in most cases and takes only about ten minutes. From start to finish, the entire visit will last about an hour, including preparation and follow-up. All it involves is opening the scrotum and cutting and sewing the two tubes that transfer sperm from the testicles.
5.- Easy to understand
Most men will be able to understand what is happening. The procedure simply aims to prevent sperm from leaving the testicles through the attached tubes and to prevent a man from having children. Under anesthesia, a scalpel technique or a no-scalpel technique will be performed. A scalpel will make small cuts in the scrotum. The scalpel-free method uses a different instrument to make a small incision in the skin to reach the scrotum. Then the tubes are cut.
6.- Recovery is fast
Since it is a relatively minor surgery, recovery is usually very easy and requires only a small amount of downtime. Most men take seven to ten days to become fully active again, including refraining from having sex for about a week. All activity should be limited, and an ice pack applied regularly during this time. For some men, it might be a good excuse to put on the tracksuit, sit on the couch, and watch the game.
7.- Affordable
If a man’s decision to have a vasectomy is to prevent him and his partner from having more children for financial reasons, the investment will be remarkable. The cost of raising a child is around € 15,000 per year. That adds up to approximately € 270,000 to support a child up to eighteen. The costs, which include food, clothing and education, can put financial pressure on families. A vasectomy costs around € 500.
8.- It makes the couple happy
A woman who is nine months pregnant and goes through labor will be happy if her partner helps her with birth control. It is a more invasive and complicated surgery for a woman to tie her tubes. There are also more risks of complications, such as bleeding, infection, and damage to the abdominal organs. There is also a small chance that an egg will fertilize outside the uterus.
