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But your GP can refuse to carry out the procedure, or refuse to refer you, if they don't believe it's in your best interests. How long will I have to wait for the operation? You'll need to use contraception for at least 8 to 12 weeks after the operation, because sperm will still be in the tubes leading to the penis. Increase your risk of heart disease. As with cancer fears, there doesn't appear to be any link between vasectomy and heart problems. Affect your sexual performance. A vasectomy won't affect your sex drive or your masculinity in any way other than preventing you from fathering a child. Men have even reported higher sexual satisfaction after a vasectomy.

The cuts are stitched, usually using dissolvable stitches that go away on their own within about a week. No-scalpel vasectomy After the operation your scrotum may become bruised, swollen and painful. It is a good idea to rest for at least a week after the procedure. Wearing tight fitting underwear will help avoid bruising which may cause discomfort. Vasectomy. Urology Care Foundation. https://www.urologyhealth.org/educational-materials/vasectomy. Accessed Oct. 16, 2018. Numb the surgery area by injecting a local anesthetic into the skin of your scrotum with a small needle.It's usually carried out under local anaesthetic, where you're awake but don't feel any pain, and takes about 15 minutes. A vasectomy doesn't protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), so you may need to use condoms as well. Physical board games, like classic favorites or newly released titles, can encourage quality time with family and friends while keeping your loved one’s mind off the recovery process. Plus, they promote interaction and laughter, making them a perfect choice for those cozy evenings at home. You'll need to use another method of contraception for at least the first 8 to 12 weeks, as it can take this long to clear the remaining sperm in your tubes.

Permanently damage your sexual organs. There's very little risk that your testicles, penis or other parts of your reproductive system will be injured during surgery. In extremely rare cases, injury to the blood supply can lead to the loss of a testicle, but that is unlikely to happen if your surgeon is skilled.Increase your risk of certain cancers. Although there have been some concerns about a possible link between vasectomy and testicular or prostate cancer in the past, there's no proven link. Many men worry that a vasectomy could cause serious problems — but these fears are unfounded. For example, a vasectomy won't: Once tests have confirmed that your semen is sperm-free, the vasectomy is considered successful and you can stop using additional contraception.