One of the most common male procedures, each year, more than 500,000 American men undergo a vasectomy, a simple, safe, and reliable procedure. Yet this procedure is often met with strange tales and untruths, despite its very high success rates and volumes of conclusive research. Among these misconceptions are those for future sexual health and…
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…
Five Myths about Things Men Experience after Having a Vasectomy
Sometimes, the only thing holding men back from scheduling a vasectomy consultation is an old myth or misconception about the procedure that they overheard from a friend or a TV show. Vasectomies offer many benefits, but being held back from effective, permanent contraception just because of an (often childish) myth is unfortunate. San Diego Vasectomy…
Does a Vasectomy “Beat” Birth Control?
The average adult male considers getting a vasectomy around age 38. By that time, he has likely been sexually active for around two decades. For many potential vasectomy candidates, that probably amounts to two or more decades of using, purchasing and contributing to the cost of birth control methods such as condoms, the birth control…
Seven Things You Don’t Know about Getting a Vasectomy
Vasectomies: many people have heard of them, but just as many have heard rumors and exaggerations about this common and safe procedure. There are numerous myths and misconceptions about preparing for, undergoing, and recovering from a vasectomy, so much so that men can be deterred from even considering the procedure. At San Diego Vasectomy Center…
November 13th Is World Vasectomy Day
San Diego Vasectomy Center (SDVC) will join thousands around the world November 13th to recognize World Vasectomy Day, established to “promote greater understanding and participation by men in family planning.” World Vasectomy Day celebrates men who are willing to step up and take responsibility for family planning. Aside from condom use, the female partner is…
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…