Vasectomy

Vasovasostomy

Sterilization Reversal

Cautery

Sperm Agglutination

Vas Deferens

Epididymis

Spermatocele

Sterilization, Reproductive

Sperm Count

Spermatozoa

Epididymitis

Urology

Orchitis

Vasectomy

Vasectomy reversal

No-scalpel vasectomy

World Vasectomy Day

Post-vasectomy pain syndrome

Vasectomy: A Delicate Matter

Emmet Byrne (rugby union)

Robert Proust

Comparison of birth control methods

David Belbin

Epididymitis

James Ewing Mears

EngenderHealth

Marc Goldstein

Immunocontraception

Vasitis nodosa

Rolanda Hollis

Compulsory sterilization

Andrew Rynne

Planned Parenthood

Jewish views on contraception

John Humphrys

Przewalski's horse

W. Kamau Bell

The Bridge (2011 TV series)

Raymond Costabile

Azoospermia

Birth control

Vas deferens

Joji discography

Semen18

• The vasectomy is considered successful only after your doctor has tested the semen to make sure no more sperm are in it. (medlineplus.gov)
• Vasectomy does not affect a man's ability to have an erection or orgasm, or to ejaculate semen. (medlineplus.gov)
• The aims of this prospective, non-comparative study were to determine time to azoospermia and vasectomy success rate based on the results of semen analysis. (who.int)
• A vasectomy is a medical sterilization procedure that stops sperm from being able to get to semen. (wtsp.com)
• For the first few months after vasectomy, some active sperm are still delivered to the semen so you will need to use birth control until a semen analysis confirms the absence of live sperm. (mountsinai.org)
• You will have a semen analysis (post-vasectomy semen analysis, PVSA) about 12 weeks after vasectomy to verify that no live sperm remain in the semen. (mountsinai.org)
• During sex, semen is produced in the same amount as before vasectomy, but this fluid does not contain sperm. (mountsinai.org)
• Vasectomy is a sterilization procedure that stops sperm from reaching the semen that is ejaculated and does not affect the way the sexual organs work. (vasectomy-information.com)
• So even when you're ready to start having sex again, you need to keep using contraception until you received the "all clear" from your doctor after the post-vasectomy semen analysis . (vasectomy-information.com)
• It's estimated that up to 42% of men never go back for a semen analysis after their vasectomy. (vasectomy-information.com)
• The only thing that really changes about your semen after a vasectomy is that it no longer contains sperm. (vasectomy-information.com)
• The findings showed that 46 percent of the men skipped getting post-vasectomy semen checks, regardless of age and marital status. (realhealthmag.com)
• Men requesting vasectomy were counselled and given written instructions to use alternative contraception until two semen analyses 3 and 4 months after vasectomy had confirmed azoospermia. (scielo.org.za)
• 180 days after vasectomy and/or in the second semen specimen). (scielo.org.za)
• 4,5 Semen analysis after vasectomy is critical to establish the success of the procedure, but many men fail to return for semen analysis. (scielo.org.za)
• 6 As failure of vasectomy may result in litigation, couples must be counselled to use alternative contraception until semen analysis has confirmed azoospermia. (scielo.org.za)
• We studied the complication rate, compliance with follow-up semen analysis and the success rate of vasectomy performed under local anaesthesia by junior doctors at a secondary level hospital (Karl Bremer Hospital) as part of family planning services in the Western Cape. (scielo.org.za)
• A total of 334 men seeking vasectomy at a clinic in Urmia city, Islamic Republic of Iran were followed bi-weekly up to 24 weeks after vasectomy or until azoospermia was confirmed via semen analysis. (who.int)

Decision to have a vasectomy2

• The success of a vasectomy reversal is not guaranteed, so your decision to have a vasectomy at Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital is very important. (nuffieldhealth.com)
• The decision to have a vasectomy should be carefully considered. (mountsinai.org)

Reversal11

• Choosing to have a vasectomy is a serious decision, however there is an option to reverse the procedure through vasectomy reversal surgery, if your personal circumstances change in the future. (nuffieldhealth.com)
• In addition, these reversal procedures (vasovasostomy and vasoepididymostomy) are much more complicated surgeries than vasectomy. (mountsinai.org)
• Insurance may not cover the cost of vasectomy reversal. (mountsinai.org)
• Dr. Mark Hickman , a surgeon based in New Braunfels, TX that specializes in vasectomy reversal, would like to inform the wider community about the procedures his practice performs and the all-inclusive cost of said procedures. (pressadvantage.com)
• Vasectomy reversal is performed primarily on patients looking to have children, but the procedure is also sometimes used to try and combat male depression, something that a number of men report experiencing after the original procedure. (pressadvantage.com)
• People come from far and wide to seek out Dr. Hickman's affordable, effective vasectomy reversal procedures, with some flying across the country just to see the doctor. (pressadvantage.com)
• Sheilah Bradley, the wife of one of Dr. Hickman's patients, says about her and her husband's experience, "Doctor Hickman performed my husband's vasectomy reversal in March of 2020, 10 years after his vasectomy, and we conceived a few months later. (pressadvantage.com)
• Jamie Deering similarly says, "My husband and I made a road trip from MN to see Dr. Hickman for a vasectomy reversal back in 2012. (pressadvantage.com)
• Those interested may visit Dr. Hickman's website to learn more about the low price of a vasectomy reversal at his practice. (pressadvantage.com)
• Vasectomy reversal with an all-inclusive vasectomy reversal cost of $3,300. (pressadvantage.com)
• Vasectomy.com offers the most comprehensive directory of qualified urologists who perform vasectomy and vasectomy reversal. (ecsiep.org)

Offering vasectomy services3

• Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will begin offering vasectomy services this week. (wpr.org)
• Planned Parenthood's Hammond clinic has begun offering vasectomy services - and three other Indiana clinics plan to follow suit. (wbaa.org)
• By offering vasectomy services, she said, Planned Parenthood is able to provide Hoosiers with another option for reproductive health care. (wbaa.org)

Planned Parenthood3

• She said the idea to offer vasectomies at Planned Parenthood had been floating around for several years, but when a draft opinion by the Supreme Court was leaked last May, it became a top priority. (wpr.org)
• Rebecca Gibron, CEO of Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai'i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky, said since the overturn of Roe v. Wade last year, the organization has seen a 40 percent increase in vasectomies performed at clinics in states where the services were already offered. (wbaa.org)
• More information about vasectomy services can be found on the Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai'i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky website . (wbaa.org)

Contraception8

• Your particular life circumstances might mean that a vasectomy is a good contraception option for you. (spirehealthcare.com)
• The AUA emphasizes that it is important for men to understand that a vasectomy is intended as a permanent form of contraception. (mountsinai.org)
• Vasectomy is the only permanent method of contraception for men. (healthdirect.gov.au)
• Nearly half of vasectomy patients don't go for sperm checks to ensure they are sterile, according to a study published in Contraception and reported by HealthDay News . (realhealthmag.com)
• Vasectomy can be performed safely and effectively by junior doctors as an outpatient procedure under local anaesthesia, and should be actively promoted in South Africa as a safe and effective form of male contraception. (scielo.org.za)
• The results suggest that men can begin to rely on vasectomy for contraception 12 weeks after no-scalpel vasectomy using fascial interposition performed by an experienced surgeon. (who.int)
• Among men with active heterosexual behavior who did not undergo vasectomy, male patients who did not take birth control measures or who were unwilling to continue using contraception during the trial period and at least 30 days after the end of the trial. (who.int)
• Using 2011-2015 NSFG data from men, with selected time trends, this data brief describes contraceptive use at last recent vaginal sexual intercourse (within 3 months) among unmarried men, focusing primarily on male methods of contraception (condom, withdrawal, and vasectomy). (cdc.gov)

Procedure20

• With your support, vasectomy services can be extended to men who cannot otherwise afford the procedure. (plannedparenthood.org)
• The procedure to reverse a vasectomy is a much more complicated operation and may not be covered by insurance. (medlineplus.gov)
• Vasectomy is a simple, painless procedure that is very effective in preventing pregnancy. (medlineplus.gov)
• A vasectomy is a minimally invasive medical procedure. (aol.com)
• At least that one was just a deal on the procedure itself -- one year , a clinic in Cape Cod , Mass., even threw in free pizza as part of its March Madness-themed vasectomy package. (aol.com)
• For Webster, vasectomy is more than just a medical procedure - it's an act of social justice. (wpr.org)
• While many vasectomies are reversible, Webster advises patients that they should consider the procedure permanent. (wpr.org)
• For some of Webster's patients, vasectomy is an appealing option because it's generally less complicated and risky than a tubal ligation, or sterilization procedure for females. (wpr.org)
• VERIFY looked into whether it's true March Madness is actually a popular time for the vasectomy procedure. (wtsp.com)
• In some states, a consent must be signed at least 30 days prior to vasectomy and re-signed on the day of the procedure. (mountsinai.org)
• HealthDay News) - Men considering a vasectomy after the financial crisis in 2008 had significantly fewer children compared with men considering the procedure before the crisis, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, held from Oct. 12-17 in Boston. (empr.com)
• Your preparation for a vasectomy begins several weeks before the actual procedure. (prostate.net)
• On the day of the vasectomy, bring a jockstrap with you to wear after the procedure. (prostate.net)
• While the methods of vasectomy vary depending on the doctor performing the operation, the basic procedure is the same: a small section of the vas deferens is removed, preventing sperm from entering the ejaculate. (vasectomy-information.com)
• Vasectomies have a very low risk of complications, as long as you take three days off after the procedure. (money.com)
• Bilateral vasectomy was performed as an outpatient procedure under local anaesthesia by junior urology registrars. (scielo.org.za)
• The procedure connects the ends of the vas deferens back together, using roughly 10-15 stitches to create a watertight seal and thus reverse the effects of a vasectomy. (pressadvantage.com)
• A vasectomy is a simple sterilization procedure that can be performed right your doctor's office, so it tends to cost less than other surgeries. (ecsiep.org)
• Vasectomy is a much more straightforward, minor procedure when compared to a tubal ligation. (ecsiep.org)
• The opening chapters, which are addressed to programme managers and administrators, provide basic information about the procedure, its advantages and disadvantages, and the factors, such as caseload and staffing, that should be considered when organizing and managing a vasectomy service. (who.int)

Scalpel vasectomy14

• No-Scalpel Vasectomy at the King's Birthday Vasectomy Festival ," by Apichart Nirapathpongporn, Douglas H. Huber and John N. Krieger, The Lancet , no. 335, 1990, pp. 894- 895. (improbable.com)
• This is called a no-scalpel vasectomy (NSV). (medlineplus.gov)
• In a no-scalpel vasectomy, a sharp instrument is used to pierce the skin and make a single opening. (medlineplus.gov)
• My Vasectomy Doc, a clinic in Spartanburg, South Carolina, has a notice on their homepage that says: "Come see us at My Vasectomy Doc for a no-needle, no-scalpel vasectomy just in time for March Madness opening weekend! (wtsp.com)
• MSI Australia provides local anaesthetic non scalpel vasectomy procedures. (healthdirect.gov.au)
• Experience of non-scalpel vasectomy in a rural area of Tamil Nadu. (bvsalud.org)
• We aimed to assess the motivational strategies adopted by the health staff of Sathya Vijayanagaram block of Thiruvannamalai district in Tamil Nadu to improve the acceptance of non-scalpel vasectomy among the beneficiaries and to describe the sociodemographic characteristics of the acceptors of the technique . (bvsalud.org)
• All those who accepted non-scalpel vasectomy between 2007 and 2010 were interviewed. (bvsalud.org)
• Early identification of targets and sustained motivation through a team approach, supported by administrative arrangements and intense information- education - communication activities, resulted in non-scalpel vasectomy contributing to 13% of all sterilizations. (bvsalud.org)
• The strategies adopted by the health system have contributed to the acceptance of non-scalpel vasectomy in the remote villages of a block in Tamil Nadu. (bvsalud.org)
• IMSEAR at SEARO: Scrotal haematoma: the most common complication of no-scalpel vasectomy. (who.int)
• Pant PR, Sharma J, Subba S. Scrotal haematoma: the most common complication of no-scalpel vasectomy. (who.int)
• OBJECTIVE: to study the complications of no scalpel vasectomy such as scrotal haematoma, infection, scrotal sinus, and failure, recanalization, and sperm granuloma. (who.int)
• CONCLUSION: the most common complication of no-scalpel vasectomy was scrotal haematoma and other complications are wound infection, scrotal sinus, vasectomy failure and sperm granuloma. (who.int)

Sperm count2

• It comes with two tests and is designed to allow men to check their post-vasectomy sperm count from the comfort of their own home. (vasectomy-information.com)
• For a vasectomy to be effective, docs want to see a sperm count of zero after three months, said John K. Amory, MD, an associate professor of medicine at the University of Washington Medical School. (realhealthmag.com)

Testicles4

• A vasectomy is a 20 minute operation to cut and seal off the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the penis. (spirehealthcare.com)
• To perform a vasectomy, a urologist removes a small section of the vas deferens, or the sperm duct, in both testicles. (wtsp.com)
• Vasectomy works by interrupting the route that sperm take from the testicles (where they are produced) to the penis. (mountsinai.org)
• After a vasectomy, the testicles still continue to generate sperm, but their movement is blocked. (mountsinai.org)

Urologists2

• At Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital, our experienced urologists specialise in vasectomy surgery and can provide rapid access to treatment. (nuffieldhealth.com)
• After that, in the same way some businesses offer pizza specials during the college tourney, other urologists started offering discounted vasectomies. (wtsp.com)

Clinic7

• According to WBAY , one Wisconsin doctor reports that his clinic sees a huge surge in vasectomy surgeries ahead of the basketball tournament every single year. (aol.com)
• The Urology Clinic of North Texas says of the approximately 500,000 men in the U.S. who get vasectomies in a year, a large percentage of them get it scheduled in March. (wtsp.com)
• After getting a vasectomy, the Mayo Clinic says a person would need to rest 24 hours after surgery and avoid any heavy activity for up to three days. (wtsp.com)
• Since vasectomies take a few days to heal and rest is needed, many men get them done during March Madness so they can watch basketball while they recover, the Urology Clinic of North Texas website said . (wtsp.com)
• The Hammond location was chosen as the first Indiana clinic because it received the most requests for vasectomy services. (wbaa.org)
• That's the rationale behind "Vas Madness," a discount vasectomy promotion run by a Texas-based clinic called Urology Team. (money.com)
• Men requesting vasectomy were counselled by a registered nursing professional from the Family Planning Clinic at Tygerberg Hospital. (scielo.org.za)

Deferens1

• A vasectomy is surgery to cut the vas deferens. (medlineplus.gov)

Pregnancy2

• You should also remember that a vasectomy protects against causing pregnancy, but it does not protect against any sexually transmitted infection. (nuffieldhealth.com)
• 2 This lack of follow-up testing is one of the most common causes of an unexpected post-vasectomy pregnancy. (vasectomy-information.com)

Programme2

• The State of Vandan planned to expand its vasectomy programme, primarily through the use of canvassers. (thecasecentre.org)
• Additional practical information is presented in a series of 7 annexes, where readers will find assistance in the form of a sample question-and-answer brochure for vasectomy clients, sample post-operative instructions, an inventory of the contents of standard vasectomy kits, and a model curriculum for a vasectomy training programme. (who.int)

Underwent1

• Anand Shridharani, MD, from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, and colleagues reviewed data on 83 men who underwent a vasectomy consultation from June 2005-October 2012, divided into the period before and after the stock market collapse in the fall of 2008. (empr.com)

Tubal1

• How does the cost of a vasectomy compare to that of tubal ligation? (ecsiep.org)

Urologist3

• The March Madness and vasectomy combo began as a marketing ploy, Ajay Nangia, M.D., urologist with The University of Kansas Health System, told VERIFY. (wtsp.com)
• Dr. Richard Chopp ("Yes, that really is my name," he told me with practiced good humor) and his five-urologist team perform about 70 vasectomies during the NCAA mens basketball tournament each year-most of them in the run-up to a big roundball weekend. (money.com)
• Urologist Paul Turek, who has clinics in Beverly Hills, Calif., and San Francisco, said group vasectomies are a growing trend. (hotair.com)

Condom1

• Any male contraceptive method includes male condom, withdrawal, and vasectomy. (cdc.gov)

Complication1

• The complication (5.6%) and failure rates (0%) were lowest for the registrar who had performed the smallest number of vasectomies and whose average operation time was longest. (scielo.org.za)

Hospital2

• Why choose Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital for your vasectomy surgery? (nuffieldhealth.com)
• To evaluate the safety and efficacy of vasectomy performed under local anaesthesia by junior doctors at a secondary level hospital as part of a free family planning service. (scielo.org.za)

Urology3

• From a vasectomy standpoint, we probably do two to three more times vasectomies this month than the average month,' said Dr. Tait Fors of the Wisconsin Institute of Urology. (aol.com)
• A 2018 study in Urology Gold Journal also found that from 2007 to 2015, the month of March and the end of the year - when insurance deductibles have been met - had the highest proportion of vasectomies performed. (wtsp.com)
• Medical insurance, including most private plans as well as state-run programs like Medicare and Medicaid, will cover a vasectomy because it is more cost-effective than the cost of most birth controls and other sterilization procedures, and is clearly less expensive than the prenatal, delivery and postnatal cost associated with having a baby," according to the good doctors at Chesapeake Urology in Maryland. (ecsiep.org)

Man's2

• Vasectomy does not affect a man's ability to perform sexually or his sexual satisfaction. (mountsinai.org)
• This concern over having a "weak orgasm" is understandable, but there is simply no medical evidence suggesting that vasectomy has any effect on the intensity or duration of a man's orgasm. (vasectomy-information.com)

Doctor's1

• You should stop taking these substances 1 to 2 weeks before the vasectomy, according to your doctor's orders. (prostate.net)

Health9

• Two weeks before your vasectomy, tell your health care provider about medicines you take, including those bought without a prescription and vitamins, supplements, and herbs. (medlineplus.gov)
• In order to meet the demand and broaden access to underserved communities, two doctors will perform vasectomies two days per month at Planned Parenthood's Water St. Health Center in Milwaukee. (wpr.org)
• Vasectomy is one of the many ways that people can take charge of their reproductive health and reproductive freedom," Atkinson said. (wpr.org)
• In the several years before the court's decision, there were usually 50 to 60 people waiting for a vasectomy from UW Health, Gralnek said. (wpr.org)
• Vasectomies are usually covered by health insurance plans, but Chopp says most of his patients pay cash. (money.com)
• Vasectomy was offered to the client free of charge in terms of a service sponsored by the Department of Health of the Western Cape Province and the Association for Voluntary Sterilization of South Africa (AVSSA). (scielo.org.za)
• Most health insurance policies cover the cost of a vasectomy, so contact your insurance company and to discuss your coverage. (ecsiep.org)
• Also, vasectomies are often a qualified health savings account (HSA) expense. (ecsiep.org)
• If you don't have health insurance, a vasectomy can require a significant up-front payment. (ecsiep.org)

Male4

• Vasectomy is a safe and effective surgical operation for male sterilization, a permanent form of birth control. (mountsinai.org)
• Vasectomy is male sterilization. (mountsinai.org)
• We wanted to use the data from men to showcase their first-hand reports, especially for the male methods (condoms, withdrawal and vasectomy). (cdc.gov)
• Currently condoms and a vasectomy are the most effective male contraceptives. (medlineplus.gov)

Effective2

• And so with the vasectomy being near 100 percent effective, I think that people are looking for that reassurance. (wpr.org)
• Amory called vasectomy a " pretty darned good" form of birth control that is "about 99 percent effective. (realhealthmag.com)

Patients3

• Nangia believes the spike of vasectomies in the month of March, as reported in that study, can be attributed to the marketing gimmicks to get more patients in ahead of March Madness. (wtsp.com)
• Gibron said the increased interest in vasectomies comes from patients who want to protect and support their partners. (wbaa.org)
• Researchers discussed new strategies to get vasectomy patients to return for sperm checks. (realhealthmag.com)

Doctors1

• A few doctors have even cleared their schedules in order to devote full days to vasectomy procedures, said Gralnek. (wpr.org)

Withdrawal1

• These include condoms, withdrawal, and vasectomy. (cdc.gov)

VERIFY1

• Many men choose March to get vasectomies so they can recover while watching the NCAA Tournament, experts told VERIFY. (wtsp.com)

Permanent1

• Each year, over 500,000 men in the U.S. chose vasectomy as their birth control method because it is safe, simple, and permanent. (plannedparenthood.org)

Pregnancies1

• With more than 1,300 vasectomy reversals, Dr. Hickman has too many to count pregnancies! (pressadvantage.com)

Sociodemographic1

• For the study, researchers examined 214 medical records of men who had vasectomies to determine how sociodemographic factors (age, marital and educational status) might affect follow-up. (realhealthmag.com)

Clinics2

• As bizarre as it sounds, many vasectomy clinics report spikes in appointments around the NCAA tournament , presumably from guys who feel that there's no better time than tourney time to kick back and recover. (aol.com)
• The locations of the additional clinics that will offer vasectomy services - and the timeline for opening them - has not yet been determined. (wbaa.org)

Services1

• Presents practical guidelines covering subjects important to the development, management, and operation of high-quality vasectomy services. (who.int)

Form of birth control1

• A vasectomy is not recommended as a short-term form of birth control. (medlineplus.gov)

Surgical1

• You may have a vasectomy without a surgical cut. (medlineplus.gov)

Colleagues1

• The men presenting for vasectomy consultation since the fall of 2008 have fewer children than the period prior to it," Shridharani and colleagues conclude. (empr.com)

Operation2

• Vasectomy surgery is a much simpler operation than female sterilization. (mountsinai.org)
• A common concern many men have regarding vasectomy is that their orgasms won't be as strong or intense after the operation. (vasectomy-information.com)

Surgery1

• If you are a man and have reached a certain point in your life, you may be considering vasectomy surgery. (nuffieldhealth.com)

Months2

• It can take up to 3 months to be declared sperm-free after a vasectomy 1 . (vasectomy-information.com)
• 3 In low-resource countries vasectomy failure rates may be higher than reported elsewhere, ranging from 3.2% to 5.2% at 36 months. (scielo.org.za)

Procedures1

• Depending upon the state you live in, and the regulations, laws, and programs available, there may be programs that will provide low-cost or free vasectomy procedures. (ecsiep.org)

Insurance3

• Does insurance cover a vasectomy? (ecsiep.org)
• In such cases, your insurance will pay the majority of the associated vasectomy costs. (ecsiep.org)
• Discount for paying in cash - Making the payment in cash is the next best option if you don't have insurance coverage for a vasectomy. (ecsiep.org)

Reverse1

• Many people are aware that it is possible to reverse a vasectomy but the issue that holds them back from doing so is the cost. (pressadvantage.com)

Success1

• Dr. Hickman has 'corrected' many vasectomy reversals from other providers as well with great success. (pressadvantage.com)

Cost4

• Dr. Hickman's work has allowed dozens of people to have children after having a vasectomy, and he offers this service at a much lower cost than most - with no hidden fees. (pressadvantage.com)
• How Much Does A Vasectomy Cost? (ecsiep.org)
• Some physicians bundle the cost of a vasectomy into one overall price, while others list them separately. (ecsiep.org)
• There may be programs in your area that provide low-cost or no-cost vasectomies. (ecsiep.org)

Doctor2

• The American Urological Association (AUA) recommends that a man considering a vasectomy should meet with his doctor for a preoperative consultation. (mountsinai.org)
• Take any medication to relax you 30 to 60 minutes before the vasectomy if your doctor has prescribed it for you. (prostate.net)

Change2

• Men usually have no side effects from vasectomy, and no change in sexual performance or function. (medlineplus.gov)
• How will my ejaculations change after a vasectomy? (vasectomy-information.com)

Sexually1

• Also, it's important to note that a vasectomy does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases. (vasectomy-information.com)

Free1

• Is there a way to have a vasectomy done for free? (ecsiep.org)