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How soon can I go back to work? You should not do any heavy physical labour for 7 days after your vasectomy. If your job does not involve this kind of work, you can go back the next day.
Will vasectomy change me sexually? The only thing that will change is that you will not be able to make your partner pregnant. Your body will continue to make the hormones that make you a man. You will have the same amount of semen. Vasectomy won’t change your voice, beard, your muscles, your sex drive, your erections or your climaxes. Some men say that without the worry of accidental pregnancy and the bother of other birth control methods, sex is more relaxed and enjoyable than before.
Will I be sterile right away? No, after a vasectomy, there are always some active sperm left in your system. It usually takes 3 months plus 20 ejaculations to clear them. You and your partner should use some other form of birth control until post operative semen analysis confirms the absence of sperm.
Is No-Scalpel Vasectomy safe? Most medical experts, including special panels convened by the National Institutes of Health and by the World Health Organization, have concluded that vasectomy is a safe and simple procedure. Vasectomy is surgery, and all surgery has some risks, such as bleeding and infection. Serious problems are uncommon.
What are some potential benefits of open-ended vasectomy? Open-ended vasectomy is where, once the vas tube is cut, the end from the testicle is left open (i.e. uncauterized), while the end of the tube leading to the penis is closed. Studies have suggested that this could be the ideal way to block the vas end. There may be less post-operative discomfort because there is no sudden pressure back-up to the testicles. Vasectomy reversal may also be easier to perform later, if required.
Can a No-Scalpel Vasectomy be reversed? Yes, but reversal operations are expensive and not always successful. If you are thinking about reversal, perhaps vasectomy is not right for you. Pre-vasectomy Sperm Banking (cryopreservation) is a good idea for almost anyone considering a vasectomy. Ask our staff for details.
Why is shaving the area suggested before the procedure? While we can easily perform your procedure without having you shave at all, we like other surgeons believe that this is an important step in performing a meticulous surgery. We believe it is important for optimal visibility and for hygienic reasons (keeping hair out of the surgical area during the procedure).
How long will a No-Scalpel Vasectomy take? On average, the whole procedure takes 10-15 minutes. It is a simple procedure that can be performed in our surgical rooms in our office (rather than the hospital) which is less expensive for Alberta Health Care. After your procedure, there is no problem driving yourself home.
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