Vasectomies are an increasingly popular form of birth control for men. Today, it’s an option for many people of varying ages and from varying backgrounds. A vasectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that offers a more permanent and less stressful solution. Learn how a vasectomy compares to other forms of conventional birth control, along with other important information.
Less Risk of Failure of Health Concerns
Comparing vasectomies to other traditional birth control options like condoms or oral contraceptives, have a much lower chance of failure. This applies to the risk of pregnancy and not the additional risk of contracting STDs. A vasectomy does not offer any protection from getting a sexually transmitted disease.
It's important to know how a vasectomy compares to other forms of conventional birth control, such as the birth control pill or tubal ligation, which comes with health risks as well. Risks can include headaches, nausea, dizziness, breast pain, irregular periods, blood clots, and risk of ovarian cancer.
Longer-Lasting
Having a vasectomy is a longer-lasting method of birth control. The procedure is quick and painless, and you only have to worry about it once during your lifetime.
The other option is relying on other, slightly more unreliable forms of birth control for you and your partner. Some forms of birth control can feel a lot like playing Russian roulette with fertility for the rest of your life.
Reassurance
For men who are sexually active but have their minds set on not having children, a vasectomy is reassuring. The responsibility for safe sex becomes something that’s for both sexes to consider instead of just one.
Thousands of different birth control methods give the promise to prevent pregnancy. Few of them are as effective, long term, as having a vasectomy. A vasectomy eliminates the need for many other forms of birth control.
How Much Does A Vasectomy Cost?
How much a vasectomy cost depends on each individual. Every person’s insurance plan has different coverage. Most insurance companies cover the procedure, and your vasectomy may not cost you any money out of pocket.
Before you have this form of birth control procedure scheduled, our billing department will be able to tell you the true cost.
What Are The Risks And Complications Of A Vasectomy?
Vasectomies are generally safe but do carry some risks. Your doctor will explain in detail during an appointment before the procedure. Side effects can include:
- Risk of hematoma or swelling around the testicles for about 48 hours
- Superficial infection
- Slight risk of a syndrome called chronic scrotal pain, which is treatable.
- There is a 0.0005 % chance of recanalization of the vas deferens after the procedure
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How Successful Is A Vasectomy Reversal?
A vasectomy reversal can be accomplished, however, the longer the time frame after the initial vasectomy, success rate decreases.
Reversal success rates are 75% for patients 5 years or less removed from their vasectomy. That rate drops to approximately 40-50 % at 8 years and to 30% or less after 10 or more years.
Discuss fertility and the health and fertility of your significant other before deciding on this procedure.
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What to expect?
When you call to set up an appointment we will schedule a brief consultation with one of our expert urologists. After the consult, our billing department will help you determine what (if any) out-of-pocket costs you can expect. Then we will schedule your procedure in the outpatient surgery center.