THE vasectomy is surgery, relatively simple, performed on men who do not wish to have children. contraceptive method. This method is considered definitive, as it involves a surgery that guarantees the interruption of the vas deferens, which are responsible for taking the sperms to the urethra, by cutting and sealing the vas deferens.
When interrupting the vessels, sperm is not eliminated in the ejaculation process, therefore, the ejaculated fluid contains only secretions from the seminal vesicle and prostate. However, it is worth noting that, in some cases, the procedure can be reversed.
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How is a vasectomy performed?
To perform the vasectomy, the man will receive only one local anesthesia. After anesthesia, a small cut in the scrotal sac so that the doctor can gain access to the vas deferens. The doctor will then cut and tie these vessels and then close the cut in the scrotum. No type of cut is made in the region of the penis.
The procedure is quick and no need for hospitalization. The surgery can be performed in the outpatient clinic and, generally, lasts between 15 and 20 minutes. It is important to highlight here that vasectomy is a much simpler procedure than sterilization, which is performed on women.
How is vasectomy recovery?
Because it is a simple procedure, the patient is released on the same day in which the procedure is performed. On the first day, it is recommended that you rest and that ice packs are placed in the region of surgery.
It is worth noting that it is recommended that, in the first 60 days after surgery, a methodcontraceptive be used during sexual intercourse. This is due to the fact that in some cases recanalization may occur or the surgery may have been performed improperly. It is recommended that a spermogram two months after surgery to check that the patient does not have sperm in the ejaculated material.
Although many men fear a change in their sexual performance, a vasectomy is only responsible for making the ejaculate have no sperm. Therefore, the man will continue with his sexual desire unchanged, as well as the volume of his ejaculation.
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Is a vasectomy reversible?
Although vasectomy is called a contraceptive method definitive, it is possible to guarantee, in some cases, the reversal of this procedure. The success rate, however, is variable and success is not always guaranteed. Another important point is the fact that the highest success rate is achieved when the reversal is done before the first 10 years of surgery. Reversal surgery is more complicated than vasectomy.
Who can have a vasectomy?
According to the Ministry of Health, the criteria for performing a vasectomy are:
be at least 25 years of age;
have at least 2 living children;
have marital stability (if you are married);
there is a mutual agreement between the couple;
there is psychological and/or social indication;
in the case of absolutely incapable people, through a psychosocial and/or medical report, sterilization may occur with judicial authorization.
What are the advantages of vasectomy?
Among the main advantages of vasectomy, we can mention:
High efficiency rate;
Simple surgery;
There is no need to interrupt the sexual act;
Helps with family planning.
It is important to highlight that despite being an efficient contraceptive method, vasectomy does not protect against sexually transmitted infections. That is why, use condom!
By Vanessa Sardinha dos Santos
Biology teacher