Ironwood Urology’s Blog

Traditional vasectomy and NSV are both outpatient procedures with a common goal. The difference lies in how the urological surgeon accesses the vas deferens. Let’s delve into how each of the procedures is done.

The procedure is deemed the most effective permanent method of male contraception, with a success rate of close to 95 percent. Nonetheless, even with this remarkable success rate, vasectomy— like any other type of surgical procedure— is not devoid of complications.

With today’s advances in this surgery, a vasectomy can now be performed with no needles and without a scalpel – thereby reducing the chances of postoperative complications, and allowing a much quicker recovery.

A vasectomy is a safe and effective method of permanent male birth control, as it is almost 100% effective. Thanks to advances in medicine, the procedure can be carried out even more quickly and easily than ever before – and right in the comfort of your urologist’s office.

Every year, approximately half a million American males choose to have a vasectomy. A vasectomy is a type of permanent birth control.