No-scalpel vasectomy (NSV) is one of the latest developments in male birth control procedures, which are generally referred to as vasectomy or sterilization. After a vasectomy, you can still ejaculate and have orgasms, but your semen won’t contain sperm anymore. Vasectomy has been found to be an extremely effective method of birth control, with failure rates around 1 in every 2,000 cases. An NSV—which gets rid of the scalpel and stitches required by conventional vasectomy—reduces these rates even further.
What Is A Vasectomy?
A vasectomy is a procedure for male birth control. It entails cutting and sealing the tubes that carry the sperm from the testicles to the semen. That means that ejaculations will no longer carry sperm, preventing conception during sexual intercourse.
The latest development in male birth control is a procedure known as No-Scalpel Vasectomy (NSV). This form of vasectomy is much simpler, safer, and less expensive than traditional vasectomies because it does not require any incisions or stitches on the skin, hence no scalpel. NSV also takes less time to perform than other forms of vasectomies and it can be done without any anesthesia or sedation.
How Does It Prevent Pregnancy?
A vasectomy prevents pregnancy by cutting and sealing the tubes that carry the sperm from the testicles to the semen. That means that ejaculations will no longer carry sperm, preventing conception during sexual intercourse. A vasectomy is typically performed in a urologist’s office under local anesthesia, with an incision made either in the scrotum or just below it. No scalpel vasectomies are typically less painful than other methods as no stitches are needed and there is less bleeding as well. With a scalpel vasectomy, there can be bruising and swelling around the incision site which can last for weeks or months after the procedure.
Who Gets Vasectomies?
A vasectomy is a procedure for male birth control. It entails cutting and sealing the tubes that carry the sperm from the testicles to the semen. That means that ejaculations will no longer carry sperm, preventing conception during sexual intercourse. Unlike tubal ligation for women, a vasectomy does not prevent the production of testosterone or semen. However, it does make it impossible to have children via conventional pregnancy. The operation takes around 10 minutes, involves local anesthetic, and can be reversed by replacing the two severed ends of each tube with a tiny plastic clip called a vas deferentia reversal procedure (VDR). Many men decide on this procedure because they want to maintain their virility while also enjoying protection against unwanted pregnancies.
What Are The Risks?
Side effects are rare and usually mild. Bleeding is the most common complication, but it’s only significant if it lasts more than two weeks or requires a blood transfusion. Anesthesia risks are also low. Occasionally, men experience inflammation, pain or a burning sensation in the scrotum for a few days after surgery. If these side effects continue for more than a week after the surgery, you may want to see your doctor.
What Happens During Recovery?
- The procedure is performed in a doctor’s office with the patient lying on his back.
- A local anesthetic will be administered to numb the skin and make you feel comfortable during the procedure.
- You’ll be asked to scoot your hips down to your knees so that the doctor can reach your testicles without having to cut your underwear or pants off.
- Your scrotum will be pulled down and one or both testicles are then numbed with a cool gel before the doctor makes an incision on each side.
- Once he cuts the tubes, he’ll move them aside and use a small clamp to seal them off.
- Once everything has healed, there should be no evidence of a vasectomy.
Does Insurance Cover it?
Vasectomies are generally not covered by insurance, but there are some exceptions. Many employers offer coverage for vasectomies in their employee health benefits packages. If you have a plan without coverage for vasectomies, ask your employer if it can be added to the company’s self-insured health plan.
If you don’t have health insurance and want to get a vasectomy, there are still ways you may qualify for affordable or free services. Certain clinics and hospitals may offer free or low-cost care on the basis of income or other factors. You can also contact Planned Parenthood; they provide cost-effective reproductive health care at clinics nationwide and often include no-scalpel vasectomies among their list of services.
Do I Need A Second Opinion?
A massacre is a surgical procedure that can either be done under general anesthesia or local anesthesia. A vasectomy will make an incision in the scrotum and clip, cut, and cauterize the two tubes (called vas deferens) carrying sperm to the semen. Some patients may need to have both tubes sealed in order to prevent sperm from entering their semen. After the surgery is complete, a patient will want to wait a few days before sexual intercourse just in case there is any bleeding or other post-surgical complications.
A vasectomy does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases so it should only be considered as birth control in monogamous relationships where both partners are disease-free.
What Is Involved In An Undo Procedure?
An undo procedure for a vasectomy is often necessary when a man wants to have children with his partner. This is because the surgery cuts the vas deferens, which are the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the semen. If you want to reverse your vasectomy and become fertile again, your doctor will need to reconnect these two sections. This can be done by re-connecting the section where the vas deferens was cut, or by bypassing that section altogether and connecting it directly to another part of your body.
