Family Planning
Family Planning with a Vasectomy
A vasectomy is intended as a permanent form of contraception but there are options for fertility after vasectomy.
Why have a vasectomy?
No more birth control.
No more IUDs, no more worrying about taking "the pill". By having the male partner get a vasectomy, you can enjoy your life without worrying about an unplanned pregnancy. You will still need to protect against STDs.
Vasectomies are safer than tubal ligations.
Vasectomies are relatively simple procedures that can be done in-office. Tubal ligations, however, require general anesthesia and are more invasive, and therefore more dangerous to the woman.
Vasectomies are less expensive than tubal ligations.
Because vasectomies can be done in-office, they are less expensive than tubal ligations.
Vasectomies have a low level of discomfort.
Patients on average rate the discomfort of vasectomy as 2-3 on a scale of 10. Most are back to work in a day or two.
Vasectomies are effective.
When done correctly, vasectomies have a 99+% success rate.
