THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT... Vasectomy

If you’re thinking about getting a vasectomy here are a few things that might help you make a decision.

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Vasectomy is a safe, low risk and an effective type of birth control which means if you are in a heterosexual relationship you and your partner won’t have to use birth control.

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The procedure itself only takes about 15 minutes, you can go home the same day and resume normal activities a few days later. 3

Vasectomies work 99.99% of the time, making them more effective in preventing pregnancies than condoms, which have an 87% efficacy with average use. 4

With a vasectomy your sex drive and testosterone levels will be unaffected.

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You should consider vasectomy as final. If you do change your mind it can be reversed, although this may not be successful.