One of the most important questions patients ask outside of “Will the procedure hurt?” is “How effective is a vasectomy?” Men are clear that if they are going to undergo a procedure that involves a highly sensitive area of their body, they want to feel confident that the desired result will occur. Fortunately, for those…
Why February May Be the Best Month to Plan for a Vasectomy
It may only be February, but it’s time to start thinking about one of the most popular times of the year to have a vasectomy: March Madness. Every year, the time during March Madness sees a noted increase in the number of vasectomies performed. Why the correlation between a famous sporting event and a male…
The Best Questions to Ask During a Vasectomy Consultation
Scheduling a vasectomy consultation is an important step toward taking control of family planning needs, but we understand that even an initial consultation can seem a bit daunting. We do hope that patients will rest assured knowing that they are under the care of highly experienced and trained professionals at the San Diego Vasectomy Center…
Top Vasectomy Pros/Cons List
Are you considering a vasectomy in 2018? Many vasectomy patients use the new year as an opportunity to schedule a consultation and get the process underway. For those who may still be on the fence, unsure if having a vasectomy is the right choice, we’ve offered a comprehensive pros/cons list for the procedure below. The…
World Vasectomy Day 2017
San Diego Vasectomy Center (SDVC) recognizes Friday, November 17, as World Vasectomy Day. World Vasectomy Day was created to address two core global needs: a lack of understanding regarding the vasectomy procedure and a lack of male participation in family planning. Are you considering a vasectomy? In our experience, there can be a delay between…
How Can I Upgrade My Vasectomy Experience?
The entire experience of having a vasectomy at the San Diego Vasectomy Center (SDVC) is designed with the patient’s comfort in mind. The procedure is inherently short, often taking around 10-15 minutes in total, and recovery is centered around rest and frozen peas used over the course of a long weekend, not the intensive process…
The Top 10 Vasectomy FAQs
Even with more men turning to the vasectomy procedure in the past decade, the word “vasectomy” can still trigger a “no way” gut reaction in men who are unfamiliar with what the procedure actually entails. San Diego Vasectomy Center (SDVC) has detailed some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding the procedure (here and here), but…
Post-vasectomy Support Guide for Partners
When your partner chooses to undergo a vasectomy, there are things he will need to do to prepare for the procedure. However, once the procedure is complete, he will require some post-procedure care. Fortunately, post-procedure vasectomy care is not nearly as intense as it is for other surgical procedures. In fact, most men tend to…
Why A Vasectomy Provides Men with the Opportunity to “Step Up” And Take Responsibility for Family Planning
Outside of using condoms, spermicide or having a vasectomy, contraceptive options where the responsibility for family planning is either shared or held by the male partner is limited. Women can choose from the birth control pill, an IUD, a birth control implant, a birth control injection, tubal ligation (“tubes tied”), a birth control patch, diaphragm,…
Am I a Good Candidate for a Vasectomy?
Who makes a good candidate for a vasectomy? If you’re considering the procedure, but unsure if it’s the right fit for your family planning goals, the San Diego Vasectomy Center has prepared an easy checklist to review, which you can find below: Men who are certain they have completed their families Men who are certain…