Vasectomy @Vasectomy9

A vasectomy is a form of contraceptive that is the cutting or blocking of the vas deferens. A.K.A. the tube that the sperm goes through.

How long will this procedure take? It is very short, takes less than 30 minutes, possibly shorter depending on the doctor's experience.

During the procedure it does not hurt. The only thing that you will feel would be the numbing needle that they use on you.

One thing to note. It is permanent if done correctly. There are some procedures to undo it, but they aren't guaranteed to work.

During the procedure you are conscious but you are also numbed to take away the pain.

People getting a vasectomy always asks what happens during it? Well the male vas deferens is tied to prevent fertilization.

One very important thing to note before getting a vasectomy: It DOES NOT prevent STI's. Make sure to keep that in mind.

After you get a vasectomy there is a chance that your scrotum may hurt but thats perfectly normal.

People ask a lot about long term effects. There is a study that shows vasectomies may increase your risk at prostate cancer.

You also won't be able to have kids again so I guess you can call that a long term effect.

People get vasectomies every year, sometimes its more each year sometimes its less. There are about 65,000 people that get one every year.

There are 2 types of vasectomies: No needle and Scalpel. No needle uses an old fashioned technique of method with anesthesia.

Scalpel is where two incisions are made on either side of the scrotum. This allows access to the male vas deferens.

What are some common recovery methods? The main thing is to take pain relievers and ice the area. Your pain should be gone in a few days.

Do doctors recommend it? They don't say yes and they don't say no for the most part. They leave the decision completely up to you.

A common question I get is what is the right age? You can get it whenever you want, but the most common is between 30-40 years old.

And finally, the pros and cons. Pros: There's not much pain, it lasts forever. Cons: It's expensive, there's no going back.