Vasectomy
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Our Vasectomy physicians at Naples Urology provide patients with several cutting edge treatment options depending on their needs.
– Douglas E. Swartz, Practice Administrator
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What is Vasectomy Naples?
Each year more than 500,000 men in the United States chose to have a vasectomy done, which is essentially permanent birth control.
A vasectomy is a minor surgery which blocks the sperm from reaching the semen that is ejaculated from the penis. The two tubes that move sperm from each testicle (called the vas deferens), are separated.
A Vasectomy prevents pregnancy better than any other method of birth control, except abstinence. In fact only 1 our of 2,000 women will get pregnant after their partners have had the procedure done.
The procedure itself only takes about 20 minutes. Usually local anesthesia is used. You will be awake but should not feel any pain. After the surgery, your scrotum will be numb for a few hours. Once home, you may put cold packs on the area, such as a bag of frozen peas and lie on your back as much as you are able for the rest of the day. Mild discomfort or pain is normal after a vasectomy and should be treated with over the counter pain relievers. Wearing snug underwear or a jockstrap will help ease discomfort and support the area. You may have some swelling and minor pain in your scrotum for a few days after the surgery.
Things to Think About Before Surgery
The choice to have a vasectomy is a very personal one. Talk with your partner and think about what is best for you and your family. It is of great value to think through all your choices carefully before deciding to have a vasectomy. Below are some things to keep in mind:- Safety: Vasectomy for men is safer and cheaper than a tubal ligation for women (blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy).
- Cost: The one-time cost of a vasectomy may be cheaper over time than the cost of other birth control methods, such as condoms or the pill.
- STDs: A vasectomy does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Use condoms to protect against STDs.
- Permanent: Vasectomy is a permanent method of birth control. This may be a plus or a minus based on your own situation. You should not have a vasectomy if you may want to father children in the future. While it is possible to have a vasectomy reversed, this is more complex and costly procedure and success rates are lower than not having a vasectomy. In addition, reversing or “undoing” a vasectomy does not always result in pregnancy.
Vasectomy at Naples Urology
Our Vasectomy physicians at Naples Urology provide patients with several cutting edge treatment options depending on their needs. We believe in treating each Vasectomy case according to its unique conditions, so each patient that we see gets a customized treatment plan. We choose the least invasive treatments possible with the goal of not only prolonging length of life, but also preserving quality of life. If you have questions about your conditions and the Vasectomy options we offer, please call our office and set up a consultation appointment. This will give you the chance to discuss your Vasectomy condition and potential treatment options with a doctor in person. We want to see you living a long, healthy life.
Why Naples Urology Associates?
- Six affiliated, top-ranked urologists making collaborative decisions on diagnosis and treatment
- A personalized treatment program structured to the patients’ unique medical needs
- Cutting-edge treatment options, including minimally invasive, laser and robotic surgery
- Proven track record treating common and uncommon urological disorders
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