Everything you need to know about the procedure, recovery, and what to expect.
Vasectomy is the most effective of all birth control methods. At 99.9% effectiveness, only abstinence surpasses it. We conduct two semen tests weeks after your procedure to verify sterility.
A vasectomy does not lead to immediate birth control. It takes several weeks for patients to become sterile, and this must be confirmed with two semen analyses prior to stopping alternative birth control methods.
Practically speaking, vasectomy should be considered a permanent birth control procedure. It can be reversed if absolutely necessary, however success of a reversal cannot be guaranteed.
Our approach is painless. At your initial consult you will be provided with a prescription for an anti-anxiety medication, so you should arrive at the office fairly relaxed. Upon arrival, we'll apply a topical anesthetic — this takes approximately 20 minutes to take effect. Next, you'll be brought into our luxurious surgical suite where we'll apply a stronger anesthetic using a high-powered spray. At this point, you're fully numbed and the surgeon proceeds with the vasectomy.
Instead of using a scalpel which makes a large incision, we use a device that gently opens the skin, creating an aperture usually less than 5mm. This approach typically eliminates the need for stitches and heals faster.
Our recovery room is a relaxing place you may not want to leave! It's equipped with comfortable robes and slippers, flat-screen TVs with Netflix, cappuccino, and top-shelf liquor. Clients are urged to rest for 36–48 hours, using ice packs intermittently. Expect mild bruising and swelling, but pain should be minimal. Most men resume gentle sexual activity, work, and exercise within 48 hours.
Yes, we recommend having someone else drive you home. We'll also be happy to arrange transportation back to your home or hotel for you.
Vasectomy has absolutely no effect on sex drive, erection, orgasm, or ejaculation. It only blocks sperm, with no effect on testosterone. Many couples actually report improved sex lives after vasectomy, freed from concern about unintended pregnancy.
Vasectomy is a minor surgical procedure associated with minimal risk. Obsidian surgeons have extensive experience performing vasectomies, minimizing risk even further. No surgical procedure is without some risk — our urologists will discuss all risks during your consultation and answer every question thoroughly.
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