Vasectomy

Men who don’t want to have more (or any) children could benefit from a vasectomy, the only permanent form of male contraception. At Cypress Urology in Cypress, Texas, board-certified urologist Kumaran Sathyamoorthy, MD, MPH, and physician assistant Maelyn Dishman, PA-C, perform vasectomies on an outpatient basis. With only minimal discomfort and disruption to your life, you could enjoy freedom from worrying about an unplanned pregnancy. To discuss your interest in a vasectomy, call Cypress Urology or request an appointment today using the online booking form.

What is a vasectomy?

A vasectomy is a safe, straightforward treatment that permanently prevents you from fathering children. If you’re sure you don’t want to be a father or have any more children, a vasectomy is the most effective way of avoiding unplanned parenthood.

Vasectomy is a far simpler procedure than the surgery required for female sterilization. Because of its low risk, fast recovery, and excellent results, vasectomy is the most popular method of permanent contraception in the United States.

What does a vasectomy involve?

Vasectomies are typically outpatient procedures that only require a local anesthetic. To perform your vasectomy, your Cypress Urology provider first locates the vas deferens (a tube in your scrotum that carries sperm). They should be able to feel it under the scrotal skin.

When they find the vas deferens, your provider uses surgical instruments to make a tiny hole in the skin. They stretch it a little to reach the vas deferens, then cut the tube and tie the ends.

Having a vasectomy shouldn’t be painful. You might feel a tugging sensation at some point, but no more than that.

It’s normal to have some swelling and bruising in your groin following a vasectomy. You can use cold compresses on your scrotum to reduce swelling and take over-the-counter pain medication if you have discomfort. Your scrotum should be fine after a few days.

How does a vasectomy prevent pregnancy?

Cutting the vas deferens and tying it off stops sperm from leaving your testicles when you ejaculate. You still produce semen, and you won’t see any difference in your ejaculate; it just won’t contain any sperm.

Immediately after your vasectomy, some sperm could be in other areas and still mix with semen. Therefore, you need to use other forms of contraception at first. Your Cypress Urology provider performs a sperm count at your follow-up appointments so you know when any stray sperm are gone.

If something changes and you decide you’d like to become a father after all, vasectomy reversal is possible. However, it’s a more complex process because it involves reattaching the severed ends of the vas deferens. Consequently, successful reversal isn’t always possible.

If you’re looking for a safe, reliable way to prevent conception, visit Cypress Urology for a vasectomy assessment. Call the office or book an appointment online today.