Ironwood Urology’s Blog

There’s really only one reason that a man opts for a vasectomy, and that’s to not have children. If you and your partner have opted not to have children or already have kids and don’t wish to add to your family, then it may be time to consider a vasectomy. Here are some decision factors to know if it’s time for you.

Vasectomy is a form of permanent birth control that involves a male undergoing surgery to block the vas deferens – the tubes in the scrotum that relay sperm – for which the procedure is named. Because many men don’t know what to expect before, during, and after a vasectomy, learning the facts will lead to a better decision-making process.

A vasectomy is one of the safest, easiest and most effective birth-control methods for men. Yet fear, uncertainty, resistance and misconceptions about this procedure abound.

Choosing to get a vasectomy is a very personal decision that impacts both you and your family. Maybe you’ve decided that you don’t want children – or any more children; or your partner wants to be taken off birth control. Maybe you are tired of the inconvenience of using condoms. Whatever the case, weigh your options, the cost, the effectiveness of the procedure (nearly 100% effective) and answer your own question: is it time for a vasectomy?

You might have reached an age when you and your partner are deciding that you don’t want any more children – or maybe you never did. Whatever your reason, a vasectomy is an easy procedure that can prevent your sperm from fertilizing the egg of your female partner.