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Vasectomy is not immediately effective after the operation because part of the male reproductive tract will still contain sperm . It may take up to three months before you can rely on a vasectomy as a form of birth control , and you will need to use another form of contraceptive in the meantime . responsibility contraception is . As a couple we were in no doubt that we did not want any more children , so it seemed the best choice .”
Once you ’ ve decided that a vasectomy is the way forward , you have two options . You can consult a private doctor , generally a urologist , who will perform the procedure and all follow-up . Or you can take advantage of the excellent public health care available through the Family Planning Association . Matthew says , “ The whole process is simple enough . The initial appointment was with a doctor who was recommended to me ( vasectomies were his speciality ). He went through the procedure with diagrams and statistics , post-op testing , and allowed for questions .”
Regardless of whether you take the public or private route , doctors are generally hesitant to perform the procedure on younger men . There is significant pre-op counselling , to ensure you truly are ready to take this step , and in the public system your wife or partner must attend to prove that she agrees . Other factors that are taken into consideration are how many children you already have and the age of your youngest child .
When you ’ ve convinced the doctor that you are absolutely certain that you want a vasectomy , you ’ ll need to schedule a time to have the procedure . In the majority of cases it ’ s very straightforward . The procedure severs the small tubes in your scrotum that carry sperm . The tubes , the vas deferens , are either cut , cauterised or blocked with clips so that sperm can no longer leave your body and cause pregnancy .
You can opt for an incision vasectomy , where a small cut is made in the scrotum to sever the tubes , or a noscalpel vasectomy , where tiny holes are punctured in the skin to reach them . In both cases the result is permanent . For many men , it takes a while to get past the idea of sharp implements poking around their testes , but the procedure is performed under local anaesthetic , and is very safe . Matthew says , “ The actual procedure was done at the doctor ’ s surgery under local anaesthetic with some Valium thrown in for good measure . The operation takes about 20 minutes . It wasn ' t painful , and although there was post-op bruising , that wasn ' t painful either . I was back on the running machine in the gym two days later .” Vasectomy is not immediately effective after the operation because part of the male reproductive tract will still contain sperm . It may take up to three months before you can rely on a vasectomy as a form of birth control , and you will need to use another form of contraceptive in the meantime . Matthew adds , “ There is a period where you need to provide samples for testing to confirm that the operation has been a success over a number of weeks . You then have a final consultation and are given the all clear to carry on , as it were .”
For Her Vasectomy doesn ’ t suit every man – and let ’ s face it , some men simply refuse to even entertain the idea ! So it ’ s fortunate that there are options for women as well . As we know , when it comes to birth control , there are many different types available . There are some , like the pill , that can be used for years and easily stopped if you want to fall pregnant . While others , like an IUD or implant , can be effective for several years . However , many women struggle with hormonal forms of birth control , or they find having to remember to take pills or using patches regularly just too much hassle . If that ’ s the case , you might want to consider something permanent – “ having your tubes tied ”, or tubal ligation .
This is a surgical procedure that involves either blocking or removing your fallopian tubes , which prevents sperm from reaching your eggs after ovulation . Also known as female sterilisation , tubal ligation is permanent and should only be undertaken if you are absolutely certain you don ’ t want to fall pregnant .
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