Important Questions Before having a Vasectomy

How can I be sure I want a vasectomy?

• You don’t want to father a child under any circumstances.
• You want to enjoy sex without worrying about pregnancy.
• You want to save your partner from the surgery involved in having her tubes closed, which carries a higher risk and failure rate.

Then: A vasectomy may be right for you.

Talk to your partner- it’s a good idea to make this decision together. Consider other kinds of birth control. Talk to a friend or relative who has had a vasectomy. Think about how you would feel if your partner had an unplanned pregnancy. Talk to a doctor, nurse or family planning counselor.

A vasectomy might not be right for you if:

You are very young, your current relationship is not stable, you are having the vasectomy just to please your partner, you are under a lot of stress, or you are counting on being able to reverse the procedure later.

Eight reasons for having a No-Scalpel Vasectomy

Can a No-Scalpel Vasectomy be reversed?

Yes, but reversal operations are expensive and not always successful. If you are thinking about reversal, perhaps vasectomy is not right for you.

Pre-vasectomy Sperm Banking (cryopreservation) is a good idea in almost anyone considering a vasectomy. Ask our staff for details.
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