Everyone has a degree of comfort when it comes to discussing their personal life, even with family and friends. This tends to be especially true when it comes to someone’s sex life, including family planning and contraception. How much you share and with whom is entirely your choice and should be respected, though sometimes we…
Should I Upgrade My Vasectomy Experience?
Making the choice to get a vasectomy is an exciting decision. However, while you may be excited by your ability to play a proactive role in your birth control options and take control of your family planning goals, you might be less excited about the procedure itself. Although vasectomies, in general, are low-risk, persistent myths…
Four Common Myths About Vasectomies
For men and couples looking for a permanent form of contraception, vasectomies offer many advantages. Not only are vasectomies over 99% effective, but they’re also far less invasive and expensive than other forms of permanent contraception. However, although the procedure is safe, effective, and common, there are a number of stubbornly persistent misconceptions about vasectomies…
How to Support Your Partner After He’s Had a Vasectomy
Getting a vasectomy is quick (usually under 30 minutes) and virtually painless these days, thanks to the use of the no-needle no-scalpel approach. However, it never hurts to show your partner a little TLC when the time comes for him to recover from vasectomy surgery. Most men experience mild, if any, discomfort or soreness following…
Is a Vasectomy the Most Affordable Form of Permanent Contraception?
Aside from abstinence, getting a vasectomy is the most affordable form of permanent contraception. In fact, it’s one of the only forms of contraception that’s both affordable and permanent. It’s also minimally invasive, has a brief recovery period, is covered by most health insurance providers and is accompanied by a minimal risk of complications. When…
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…
My experience with having my vasectomy done by Dr. Bastuba was very positive. The appointment was easy to schedule and I had no issues using my insurance. The procedure itself was quick, and the pain was minimal . I felt that Dr. Bastuba communicated very well with me to ensure that I was comfortable. And, by following the post-surgery directions, I think I was able to keep the pain to minimum as well as the recovery time. It was definitely worth the results.
From an SDVC Patient