If you and your partner no longer wish to have children and are exploring long term forms of contraception, then a vasectomy may be the perfect option for you. A vasectomy is a form of male birth control that prevents pregnancy. During the procedure, the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles, known as the vas deferens, are cut and sealed to prevent any sperm from entering the urethra. The procedure can be conducted under local anesthesia, and has a success rate of over 99%. The Gentle Procedures Clinic Experience in Toronto Our North York and Mississauga clinics are committed to offering their patients a safe vasectomy experience with effective results. However, there are many misconceptions about vasectomies that cause a lot of confusion and misinformation. Here are some important things our experts want you to consider before getting a vasectomy: Be Certain About Your Decision A vasectomy is a permanent form of contraception, so it is not a decision that should be made on a whim. It should be decided between you and your partner after much careful consideration.A vasectomy may be the right choice for you if:You and your partner no longer desire to have children.You and/or your partner have genetic disorders that you do not wish to pass on to your offspring.Carrying children is dangerous for your partner’s health.If you and your partner are still unsure about whether you should have children or not, or if you find yourselves often changing your mind, then a vasectomy may …
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Be Certain About Your Decision
A vasectomy is a permanent form of contraception, so it is not a decision that should be made on a whim. It should be decided between you and your partner after much careful consideration.
A vasectomy may be the right choice for you if:
- You and your partner no longer desire to have children.
- You and/or your partner have genetic disorders that you do not wish to pass on to your offspring.
- Carrying children is dangerous for your partner’s health.
If you and your partner are still unsure about whether you should have children or not, or if you find yourselves often changing your mind, then a vasectomy may not be the best choice for you. If this is the case, other forms of temporary birth control exist in the meantime to help you until you are certain of your decision.
Sterilization Does Not Happen Immediately
Your Sexual Functioning Will Not be Affected
The Healing Process is Important
Healing is an essential part of getting a vasectomy. After the surgery, you will have incisions and stitches that need to heal. If you have sexual intercourse too soon after the procedure, the incisions could reopen, allowing bacteria to invade your wounds and cause an infection. It is recommended that you wait until all the pain and swelling around the surgical site has gone down before having sex. Some general guidelines for the recovery process include:
- Returning to work after two to three days.
- Resuming exercising after one week.
- Having sexual intercourse after one week.
At our Gentle Procedures clinics in Toronto and Mississauga, we take care of our patients throughout the healing process, too. We encourage all of our patients to contact our doctors for any questions they may have about getting back to their daily lives.
