the snip, a good option?

Question

After having my secon child i have applied for the snip, I am mid twenties and know i do not want any more children, Is it a good Idea, and does anyone know if it hurts as much as i have heard?

Answer 1

first - be absolutely sure you don't want any more children. getting a "V-job" reversed is not an easy procedure. it is far more painful than having one done and isn't guaranteed to succeed. as hard as it may be to consider, think about what would happen if both of your living children were to pass away. would you still be o.k.?

if you are really o.k. without having more children then rest assured that the mental stress leading up to the procedure is far worse than the pain you will experience when it is performed. some urologists will give patients a valium or other sedative to calm them before the procedure, but mine just went directly to the novocaine - topical first, then and injection. after that experience - which was slightly uncomfortable - there wasn't any pain. if you follow your doctor's instructions for after care and don't do anything foolish you will be fine. good luck.

Answer 2

What hurts is the local anesthetic. If you can recall how it feels from a dentist procedure, imagine it down there (for a comparison on the pain in an area equally sensitive due to many nerve endings: I had a finger surgery requiring 17 stitches and the doctor was uncomfortable when I asked to stand up before the shot -- he was scared of getting hit due to the pain, and I knew it'll sting worse than a hornet's sting -- and it hurt worse than the wound for 5 minutes, but 20 minutes later, the whole finger was so numb it didn't even feel it existed anymore. RELIEF!) . After it takes effect, the only thing you'll feel during the procedure is some pulling or pressure. So if you can bear a Novocaine shot, you can survive a tiny needle (they use very small needles, about a size of the thinnest diabetic needles for Insulin for that procedure to keep the discomfort at bay).

Most of the "pain" comes from the fear of anything sharp touching that area.

Personally, thanks for being socially responsible. Have a relative who did the same thing (he wanted no kids), and he doesn't regret it 20 years later. No more messy contraceptives, too.

Answer 3

Are you male or female? It does make a difference. And as far as pain, I haven't heard anyone complain after it's done, it's a small incision and you definately get a local before hand.

Before doing this, however, consider that at some point in the future, you may consider having children again, I.e., you get remarried and want to start a new family...etc. Reversals are much easier on men, but as with all cases, there is a chance it cannot be reversed. Think hard before hand.

Answer 4

As long as both you and your partner are agreed you want no further kids then it's a great option. I had it done 3 years ago and haven't regretted it at all. The actual op is painless but you do get a little discomfort for 24-48 hours mainly due to bruising. I was back at work within 2 days and played competitive football 7 days after the op.

Answer 5

These are the things to consider before the snip:
Am I "absolutely" secure in my relationship?
Am I "absolutely" secure in my relationship?
Am I "absolutely" secure in my relationship?
Don't get a false sense of security when around other women.
Some men experience moderate to severe pain after the snip while others go back to work the next day.
Ice packs, ibuprofin and some rest for 48 hrs is all most men need. I must mention the there is some risk from infection as with any surgical procedure.
The snip does not effect your sexual performance or the amount ejaculated.



Definition

A vasectomy is a surgical procedure performed on males in which the vas deferens (tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the seminal vesicles) are cut, tied, cauterized (burned or seared) or otherwise interrupted. The semen no longer contains sperm after the tubes are cut, so conception cannot occur. The testicles continue to produce sperm, but they die and are absorbed by the body.

Purpose

The purpose of this operation is to provide reliable contraception. Research indicates that the level of effectiveness is 99.6%. Vasectomy is the most reliable method of contraception.

Description

Vasectomies are often performed in the doctor's office using a local anesthesia. The patient's scrotum area will be shaved and cleaned with an antiseptic solution to reduce the chance of infection. A small incision is made into the scrotum (the sac containing the testicles that produce the sperm). Each of the vas deferens (one from each testicle) is tied in two places with nonabsorbable (permanent) sutures and the tube is severed between the ties. The ends may be cauterized (burned or seared) to decrease the chance that they will leak or grow back together.

Sterility does not occur immediately after the procedure is finished. Men must use other methods of contraception until two consecutive semen analyses confirm that there are no sperm present in the semen. This will take four to six weeks or 15-20 ejaculations to clear all of the sperm from the tubes.

"No scalpel" vasectomies are gaining popularity. Instead of an incision, a small puncture is made into the scrotum. The vas deferens are cut and sealed in a manner similar to that described above. No stitches are necessary and the patient has less pain. Other advantages include less damage to the tissues, less bleeding, less risk of infection, and less discomfort after the procedure.

In some, cases vasectomies may be reversed. However, this procedure should be considered permanent as there is no guarantee of successful reversal.

Preparation

No special physical preparation is required. The physician will first assess the patient's general health in order to identify any potential problems that could occur. The doctor will then explain possible risks and side effects. The patient is asked to sign a consent form which indicates that he understands the information he has received, and gives the doctor permission to perform the operation.

Aftercare

Following the surgery, ice packs are often applied to scrotum to decrease pain and swelling. A dressing (or athletic supporter) which supports the scrotum can also reduce pain. Mild over-the-counter pain medication such as aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol) should be able to control any discomfort. Activities may be restricted for one or two days, and sexual intercourse for three to four days.

Risks

There are very few risks associated with vasectomy other than infection, bruising, epididymitis (inflammation of the tube that carries the sperm from the testicle to the penis), and sperm granulomas (collection of fluid that leaks from a poorly sealed or tied vas deferens). These are easily treated if they do occur. Patients do not experience difficulty achieving an erection, maintaining an erection, or ejaculating. There is no decrease in the production of the male hormone (testosterone), and sex drive and ability are not altered. Vasectomy is safer and less expensive than tubal ligation (sterilization of a female by cutting the fallopian tube to prevent conception).

Normal results

Normally, vasectomies are 99% successful in preventing conception. As such, it is one of the most effective methods available to consumers.


Ejaculation
The act of expelling the sperm through the penis during orgasm.


Epididymitis
Inflammation of the small tube that rests on top of the testicle and is part of the system that carries sperm from the testicle to the penis. The condition can be successfully treated with antibiotics if necessary.


Scrotum
The sac which contains the testicles.


Sperm granuloma
A collection of fluid that leaks from an improperly sealed or tied vas deferens. They usually disappear on their own, but can be drained if necessary.


Testicles
The two egg-shaped organs found in the scrotum that produce sperm.


Tubal ligation
A surgical procedure in which the fallopian tubes are tied in two places and cut between. This prevents eggs from moving from the ovary to the uterus.
Good Luck

Answer 6

I have been told that it doesn't hurt that much at all. It is done in the doctor's office, and you will have mild discomfort for a week or so. It's more recommended than a woman having a tubal ligation ( tubes tied) because with a man, it's a very simple procedure, with not much pain.. but with a woman, it's major surgery and the recovery time is 4-6 weeks.

Answer 7

yea if you are totally 100% sure you don`t want anymore children,bearing in mind theres a small chance that you might not even be with the same partener that you are with now,and a new partener might want children then deffinatly a responsible thing to do,however don`t make the same mistake as my ex and thing just because you can`t get a girl pregnant you can put it about more.
Yes his nuts did swell to the size of buffalo bulls after the op but recovered very quickly and he wasn`t in that much pain,only when he moved around.

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Answer 9

The two men that I know of that had it done in their 30's both lost some of their libido. One may have been due to other health problems - but the other???. Recovery from any surgery is uncomfortable at best and painful at worst. The two men that I knew had it done were just uncomfortable until the stitches healed.

Answer 10

It doesn't hurt as much as you think.. I watched my husband get snipped. The thing that hurt the worst was the first numbing shot..after that, you feel nothing.. Just take it easy the next few days & you will be fine! =)