What are the drawbacks to a vasectomy? And are there any serious health risks?

Question

I just want to make sure I'm not going to have weird pains for the rest of my life or soreness or any kind of swelling.

Answer 1

A vasectomy is the common name for a deferentectomy. This is a surgical procedure performed on adult males in which the vasa deferentia (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. Reversal of a deferentectomy is successful in favourable cases, patients under 30 and before 7 years postoperation, in most instances. During this the ends of the sectioned ductus deferentes are reattached under an operating microscope.
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 (collections of fluid that leaks from a poorly sealed or tied vas deferens). These complications 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 the patient's sex drive and ability are not altered. Vasectomy is safer and less expensive than tubal ligation (sterilization of a female by cutting the Fallopian tubes to prevent conception).
According to both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), there is no evidence that a vasectomy will increase a man's long-term risk of testicular cancer, prostate cancer, or heart disease.

Answer 2

As long as you have a competant doctor performing the prcoedure, there should be no problems.
Sure, you will feel uncomfortable for a few days and the degree of pain will vary depending upon the individual, but you should be fine.
Where the problems may arise is if you wish to have it reversed. It is a very very delicate operation and may not always be successful, so make sure this is what you really want before you go for it.
My hubby has had it done and he is fine. Like I said, a little uncomfortable for a day or so and that was it. All of his bits and pieces are in full working condition. Maybe even better than before, but then that could be due to the fact that he no longer has to worry that I am going to tell him we are having another baby!!!!! lol
Yes, he was quite tender in the region, but it only lasted a matter of days.
If you have any questions, write them down so that when you go to the doctor, you don't forget anything. There is nothing worse than when you want to ask someting and forget!!!
Good luck.

Answer 3

From my experience you will experience some swelling and discomfort. It will go away in a few days. After that everything feels the same as it did before the procedure.
For a week or two after the vasectomy you will still be able to impregnate a woman

Answer 4

There is absolutely no bad side effects or risks. It is a very simple proceedure and you can safely go ahead to have it.

Early failure rates of vasectomy are below 1%, but the effectiveness of the operation and rates of complications vary with the level of experience of the surgeon performing the operation and the surgical technique used. Early complications, including hematoma, infection, sperm granulomas, epididymitis-orchitis, and congestive epididymitis, occur in 1%–6% of men undergoing vasectomy. Most men will experience minor bruising in the scrotum for three to five days following the operation. The incidence of chronic epididymal pain is poorly documented. Animal and human data indicate that vasectomy does not increase atherosclerosis and that increases in circulating immune complexes after vasectomy are transient. The weight of the evidence regarding prostate and testicular cancer suggests that men with vasectomy are not at increased risk of these cancers.

Answer 5

You will have swelling they are going to cut your ball bag open pull out the tubes and snip them off so it will swell alright. Long term is not a problem and you will be able to sit within a week without a rubber ring. You produce the same amount of ***** it just has no tadpoles in it. Go ahead if you are sure you do not want kids and your present partner is def. the one.

Answer 6

My hubby had his vasectomy done about 18 months ago. He had what looked like a third ball for about a week and the docs had to drain some blood that had pooled up. He was back in the saddle and feeling fine within 2 weeks. I hope it all goes well - God bless!

Answer 7

A Vasectomy is no big deal. Minor minor pain for a few days. I had zero issues with mine. If they offer you a couple of valium beforehand, take the valium!!!!

Answer 8

Hey bro!
a man without juice is like a hunter having rifle without bullets. Think twice before doing anything to yourself.
My advice is stay the way God has made you.

Answer 9

the only drawback to this is no more children, as for it being safe, i had mine done over 5 years ago, it has changed my life for the better, no side effects, sex life does not change. good luck

Answer 10

With any surgery, there are always risks,unforseeable risks, even doctors can't predict ahead of time.