This Sweetest Day, men could snip some flowers or…snip something else!
TROY, MICH. October 1, 2024—Sweetest Day is October 19, which means men may be struggling to find an appropriate gift. The physicians at Michigan Institute of Urology have an idea: Instead of flowers, how about a vasectomy?
If men are certain they don’t want to have children or are finished having them, a vasectomy could be the most appreciated gift they’ll ever give. It’s more than 99.99% effective at preventing pregnancy.
“A vasectomy is a fairly simple procedure,” says Dr. Alex Tapper. “You’ll receive a numbing medicine before the 10- to 20-minute procedure begins. Then, using two small puncture wounds, your urologist will snip each of the tubes that carry sperm and seal them to prevent the passage of sperm in the future.”
“You’ll return home with an ice pack with instructions to lie down for 6-8 hours,” Dr. Tapper explains. “While numb, you may be tempted to resume your normal activity. Don’t! It’s important to rest.”
Two to three months later, your urologist will take a semen sample to confirm you’re sterile. Until then, you and your partner should use birth control.
However, many men avoid the procedure out of fear or misconceptions. A vasectomy does not affect a man’s:
- Your ability to perform sexually.
- The sensation felt during intercourse.
- Your ability to achieve orgasm.
- Your ability to ejaculate.
- Your hormone levels, which means no change to your sex drive, voice pitch, hair distribution.
Vasectomies are available at nearly every Michigan Institute of Urology office. Find the office closest to you at MichiganUrology.com.
