Is there an ideal time to schedule a vasectomy? It turns out that there are a few great times of the year to call the San Diego Vasectomy Center (SDVC) and book your procedure. Your reasons for getting a vasectomy are personal, but once the decision is made, planning your vasectomy around certain times of…
Will a Vasectomy Hurt My Sex Drive?
Even after years of debunking, there is an unfortunate misconception that if you have a vasectomy, your sex drive will be negatively affected. The good news is that this misconception is simply not true. Having a vasectomy will not decrease your sex drive or hurt your sex life. In fact, many men report that their…
Vasectomy Myths: Get the Facts on a No Needle, No Scalpel Vasectomy
For some men, the idea of having a vasectomy is marred by misconceptions about what the procedure is really like. Doesn’t a vasectomy hurt? Isn’t a vasectomy more expensive than just using condoms? Don’t vasectomies have a long recovery time? A vasectomy can affect your sex life, right? Those are just a few of the…
How Soon Can You Resume Intercourse Post-Vasectomy?
One of the most frequently asked questions before and after a vasectomy is when can intercourse resume once the procedure is complete. The good news is: patients will not have to wait long to have sex post-vasectomy. In fact, it is recommended that patients wait only seven days before having intercourse. Naturally, there are additionally…
No Needle, No Scalpel Vasectomy VS. A Traditional Vasectomy: What’s the Difference?
What occurs in a traditional vasectomy? A traditional vasectomy requires that a surgeon use a scalpel to make incisions in order to expose the vas deferens tubes from each testicle. After exposure, the vas deferentia are then cut/tied or sometimes cauterized. After this, the tubes are returned and the incisions are stitched closed. This version…
Questions Men Ask After A Vasectomy, Part II
In part one of our blog posts on Questions Men Ask After A Vasectomy, we addressed the fact that there is some discomfort after the procedure, but it should be quite minimal for most men. We also discussed that post-procedure, most men are able to return to their normal daily routines relatively soon after the vasectomy and that…
Questions Men Ask After A Vasectomy, Part I
The idea of a vasectomy can seem daunting – on the one hand, a vasectomy is one of the most reliable, cost-effective forms of birth control available. On the other hand, a vasectomy can feel like kind of a drastic step to take. The good thing is – a vasectomy doesn’t have to be the huge, drastic…