A vasectomy is an invasive and permanent form of birth control for men, with the added benefit of being incredibly effective. Since all it involves are two small incisions, though, many men worry that having a vasectomy might be too painful or complicated to endure. Fortunately, this isn’t the case with No Scalpel Vasectomy, which makes use of local anesthesia and minimally invasive techniques to make the procedure as straightforward as possible. Here’s how it works
What Is a Vasectomy?
A vacation is a procedure that entails cutting and sealing the tubes that carry the sperm from the testicles to the semen. That means that ejaculations will no longer carry sperm, preventing conception during sexual intercourse. The operation lasts about 15 minutes and typically only requires a local anesthetic. To ensure birth control, vasectomies are almost always performed with no scalpel vasectomies–techniques where instead of using scalpels, your doctor uses sharp dissection instruments to slice into the layers of tissue around your vasa deferentia (the tubes). With no-scalpel vasectomies, there is less risk of damage to surrounding nerves and blood vessels because there’s no scraping or sticking around for any length of time.
Pros and Cons of Getting a Vasectomy:
No scalpel vasectomy is an invasive yet safe and effective means of contraception. There are many pros and cons to the procedure, but it should be the right choice if you want to avoid a pregnancy. This can be a permanent solution to not wanting children, or just a form of birth control while you consider your options. Keep in mind, however, that a vasectomy can’t guarantee 100% protection against pregnancy; women who have unprotected sex after their partner’s vasectomy may still get pregnant because sperm from an earlier ejaculation could still be in their system.
This simple procedure is done on both sides of the scrotum with no scalpel needed.
How Is It Done?
A vasectomy is typically performed as an outpatient procedure but does require at least local anesthesia. The surgery will take about 15-30 minutes to complete. Afterward, the patient can return home and resume normal activities the next day. This type of procedure requires only small cuts in order to access and close off the tubes that carry sperm to ejaculate fluid. For this type of surgery, no cutting or stitching into tissue is required (the skin is simply stretched back into place), which makes it safe for patients who may have fragile blood vessels or be more prone to infection (such as diabetics). The clinic may provide pain relief after the surgery (as long as you do not have a history of allergies).
What Are the Risks?
The surgery is usually done while the man is lying on his back. He will be instructed to cough as the doctor checks the blockage at the back of the throat to confirm that he doesn’t have an infection. The man will then be asked to either lie down or sit up and lean forward with his arms over a table in order to hold him steady for surgery. Using a small needle, which can numb some but not all areas of discomfort, topical anesthesia cream is applied. It’s important that you don’t move when this happens. The area may also be injected with a numbing agent such as Lidocaine or TENS in order to decrease any feelings of pain from touching it before cutting it open with a scalpel and sealing it shut again.
What Happens Afterward?
It’s important to know that no-scalpel vasectomies usually take about ten minutes, and then you’re free to go. Some guys are encouraged to take an Advil before, but it’s not necessary. Your scrotum will probably be sore afterward and may bruise a little bit. It can help to ice the area if it becomes too uncomfortable.
Where Can I Get One Done?
If you are seeking a vasectomy, contact your primary care physician. For the No-Scalpel Vasectomy method, you will need to set up an appointment with a qualified urologist who has undergone special training in this method. In addition to discussing any concerns about the procedure and conducting a preliminary physical examination, your urologist will recommend that you undergo laboratory testing to screen for any potential diseases. The physician will also take samples of your semen so he or she can assess its viability as well as take blood samples and order ultrasound testing if necessary. If the No-Scalpel Vasectomy is determined to be an appropriate option for you, it will be performed at the office during your first visit.
Cost Considerations:
The procedure is not yet available in the United States and can cost up to $600 in Canada.
This method of male birth control does not use surgery, but a physician does make two small incisions in the patient’s testes to gain access to the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to semen. The tubes are then cut and sealed using surgical clamps or by pulling on them and tying knots. Patients may feel some discomfort from this procedure but can go back to work or have sexual intercourse within a day.
Related Articles:
While most men’s idea of a vaping procedure involves an incision, a large needle, and lots of icky goo, there is now a new way. No scalpel vasectomies are not as scary as they sound, because no scalpels are involved. In this case, doctors use equipment to make two small incisions on each side of the scrotum and use their fingers to feel for the tubes that carry sperm. Once located, these tubes are pulled out from both sides so that they can be cut and sealed with surgical clamps. Then gauze is applied over the area where the tubes were taken out before being secured with surgical tapes.
