A vasectomy is a permanent birth control method for men. It does not provide protection against HIV or sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
It involves a simple surgical procedure that cuts or seals the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the penis. Once a vasectomy has been done, sperm will no longer be able to get into the semen (the fluid that comes out of the penis during sex or masturbation). But it takes around three months after a vasectomy for this to happen, so you need to use other forms of contraception until then. You should only have a vasectomy if you’re completely sure that you don&39;t want more, or any, children. And you should never be pressured into having one – a vasectomy is always your own choice!
What is a vasectomy?
A surgical procedure that cuts, blocks or seals the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the penis. Although vasectomy reversals are possible, vasectomy is considered a permanent type of birth control. It is also known as male sterilisation.
How does a vasectomy work?
Sperm is made in the testicles and leaves them through two tubes called the vas deferens. It then mixes with other fluids to make semen (cum). The sperm in your semen can cause pregnancy if it gets into a woman’s body through the vagina and meets an egg.
A vasectomy blocks or cuts the vas deferens tubes, so that when you ejaculate your semen will not have any sperm in it. It takes around three months after a vasectomy for this to happen. And you will only know if a vasectomy has been successful by having your semen tested.
Your testicles will still make sperm, which your body will naturally absorb. And you will still produce the same amount of semen – it will look the same, it just won’t have any sperm in it.
Where can I get a vasectomy done?
Private health facilities and NGOrun clinics provide vasectomies in most countries. Vasectomies are also available in public clinics in a lot of countries too. A lot of public clinics and NGOrun clinics provide the service for free.
