·        The tubes that carry the sperm from the testicles during ejaculation are cut.
This prevents the sperm from being present in the ejaculate .

·        You must visit the sexual health clinic to see a clinic nurse and doctor
You will receive a referral to a doctor who will do your vasectomy

·        This is a medical operation done in a hospital or doctor's office.

·        The area is frozen. The doctor cuts the vas deferens tubes.

·        This procedure takes about 20 minutes

·        After a vasectomy a man can still ejaculate and experience orgasm

·        Covered by Health Insurance

·        99% if achieved

Pros

Cons

·        No long term health risks

·        Covered by health insurance

·        Less risk than female sterilization

·        No future worries about birth control

·        Not immediately effective after surgery. Must use another method of birth control until 3 negative sperm test are done

·        Invasive procedure

·        Involves some post operative pain

·        Some men experience fear of post operative impotence

·        Permanent, irreversible

·        Does not protect against STD's