Vasectomy or side effects associated with vasectomy Although complications such as physician regarding any concerns you may have about vasectomy. MCG Section of urology. http://www.mcghealthcare.org/mens/vasect/vasect.htm
Extractions: Vasectomy is a surgical procedure performed to make a man sterile, or unable to father a child. It is a permanent male birth control measure, and a means of contraception used in many parts of the world. Generally, vasectomy leaves the patient unchanged except that the vas definers, the tubes leading to the testes, are blocked. The testes still produce sperm, but the sperm die and are absorbed by the body. The level of testosterone remains the same and all male sexual characteristics remain the same. For most men, the ability to have an erection is unchanged. What are the different types of vasectomy? conventional vasectomy The conventional method is a surgical procedure that involves small incisions made on each side of a man's scrotum. The tube, called the vas definers, leading from each testicle is cut and sealed in order to stop sperm from reaching the prostate, where it mixes with the semen. Without sperm in the semen, a man cannot make his partner pregnant. "no-scalpel" or "nonsurgical" vasectomy
Anatomy And Terms Less pain and fewer complications are associated with No surgery than male sterilization (vasectomy) and done urology a medical specialty for the diagnosis http://www.vasectomy.com/ProcedureDetail.asp?id=2
Extractions: If It Works, Don't Fix It! Many men have experienced significant problems, complications, and pain following their vasectomies, which has resulted in substantial effects on their health and their lives. Often, the possibility of these types of problems was not disclosed beforehand, despite decades of research in medical literature demonstrating numerous complications. This can lead to a desperate, painful, and lonely situation for a man and his family. This web site is dedicated to sharing factual information about men's experience with vasectomy and the consequences of the procedure. Hopefully, this resource will help to shed light on this little-discussed issue for the benefit of men, their families, and the medical and other professionals who wish to help them. Kevin Hauber
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Extractions: VASECTOMY Vasectomy is the most efficacious form of surgical sterilization for men. Over 500,000 of these procedures are performed annually in the United States. It is a safe, simple, and reliable form of birth control. Nevertheless, individuals considering a vasectomy should understand the preparation, technique, follow-up, and potential complications of the procedure. Patient Preparation Only individuals seeking a permanent form of sterilization should consider a vasectomy. The procedure should be considered nonreversible. Almost all vasectomies can be performed in an office setting without the need for pre-medication or sedation. Patients taking aspirin or other blood thinners are often asked to stop the medication for 5-7 days prior to the procedure. We often ask out patient to shave the scrotum at home just prior to the procedure. Technique There are several ways of performing a vasectomy. A patients body habitus and physician preference dictate the type of procedure performed. The goal of the vasectomy is to interrupt the vas deferens and prevent sperm from entering the ejaculate. Most techniques have similar outcomes and complication rates. In general, the patient lays on a table and the scrotum is cleansed with an antiseptic solution. The surgeon will then grasp the vas deferens which is readily palpable through the scrotal skin, and inject lidocaine or any other numbing medicine through the skin and into the tissue surrounding the vas deferens. A small incision or puncture (the no-scalpel technique) will then be carried out through the skin directly over the vas deferens. The vas deferens can then be grasped directly with an instrument and surrounding tissue swept away. Once isolated, a segment of the vas deferens is removed and the cut ends of the vas can be clipped, sutured, or cauterized in a variety of ways. A similar procedure is performed on the other vas deferens, often through the same scrotal incision or puncture. A small suture is then placed in the skin incision at the termination of the procedure. This suture may dissolve on its own and not require future removal.
Vasectomy Possible complications. No surgical procedure is without risk. However, the majority of complications associated with vasectomy are minor. http://www.uro.com/vas.htm
Extractions: VASECTOMY E very year , nearly one-half million men in the United States will choose to have a vasectomy - the most effective means of permanent birth control available today. This procedure is safe and simple for men of all ages who desire permanent sterility. A vasectomy does not affect the production of male hormones nor does it alter sexual functioning. Whats more, sensation during sexual intercourse and the ability to have an erection are unchanged. Since sperm occupies only a small portion of semen (ejaculation is composed of 98% body fluid and only 2% sperm), the volume of ejaculation is not significantly changed. A vasectomy involves surgically cutting and occluding (closing off or blocking) the vas deferens, the tube that carries sperm from the testicle. At the time of ejaculation, muscular contractions force seminal fluid into the urethra and out the penis. After vasectomy, the testes continue to produce sperm cells that are simply absorbed by the body. What to expect during surgery
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Table Of Contents The Patient s Guide to vasectomy Reversal. The Patient s Guide to vasectomy Reversal has been written to assist men who want to restore http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/urology/infertility/vasectomy/vasr0000.html
Extractions: The Patient's Guide to Vasectomy Reversal has been written to assist men who want to restore their fertility through vasectomy reversal surgery. In practice, I have treated many individuals who have successfully undergone vasectomy reversal surgery and while each case is unique, I have found similar questions and concerns. The purpose of the Patient's Guide to Vasectomy Reversal is to familiarize men with the procedures that are involved, from the initial examination through surgery and the post-operative period, to help lessen the apprehension that can accompany the decision process. This guide is designed in a simple question and answer format to address particular concerns, as well as to expand on other issues that also need to bb understood before proceeding with a vasectomy reversal. The Specifics of Microsurgery 8. How have microsurgical techniques improved results of vasectomy reversal?
UAB Health System | Vasectomy Risks or side effects associated with vasectomy Although complications such as swelling, bruising, inflammation, and infection may occur after the surgery http://www.health.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=15404
Extractions: Vasectomy is a simple operation designed to make a man sterile, or unable to biologically father a child. Vasectomy involves blocking the tubes through which sperm pass into the semen. Sperm are produced in a man's testis and stored in an adjacent structure known as the epididymis. During sexual climax, the sperm move from the epididymis through a tube called the vas deferens and mix with other components of semen to form the fluid that is ejaculated (ejaculate). All vasectomy techniques involve cutting or otherwise blocking both the left and right vas deferens, so that the man's ejaculate will no longer contain sperm, and he will not be able to make a woman pregnant. How common is vasectomy? Vasectomy is used as a means of contraception in many parts of the world. A total of about 50 million men have had a vasectomya number that corresponds to roughly 5 percent of all married couples of reproductive age. In comparison, about 15 percent of couples rely on female sterilization for birth control.
Vasectomies are possible. · Though rare, bleeding (hematoma) and infections are the most common complications of vasectomy. Noscalpel vasectomy http://www.azurology.com/vasectomies.htm
Extractions: Your browser does not support script Vasectomy Vasectomy is one of the safest and most effective methods of permanent birth control. It is much safer and less expensive than the other most common contraceptive surgery, tubal ligation. For these reasons, some 500,000 men in North America choose vasectomy each year. Conventional vasectomy blocks the vas deferens, preventing sperm from being added to mans ejaculation fluid (semen). A local anesthetic is given, and one or two incisions are made in the scrotum with a scalpel. The two vas deferens are exposed, cut, and blocked. The incisions are then closed with sutures. A safer, less invasive procedure, the No-Scalpel Vasectomy (NSV) reduces vasectomys already low complication rate. Developed in China in 1974, it differs from conventional vasectomy in how anesthesia is given and in how the two vas deferens (vasi) are reached. Worldwide, more than 15 million men have had the procedure. Reproduced with permission www.ameditech.com
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Extractions: Vasectomy is the most common form of male contraception in this country. Each year, about half a million men in the United States who want to practice reliable birth control without placing the burden on their female partners undergo this relatively simple surgical procedure. Vasectomy is the clinical term given to the process of dividing the tubes that deliver sperm from testes. The procedure typically takes about half an hour and involves minimal surgery. Generally, the patient heals quickly with relatively few complications or failures, and no discernible negative impact on sexual performance. Although intended as a permanent form of male sterilization, it is sometimes possible to reverse the process surgically at a later date. In a vasectomy, the surgeon cuts and ties off the ends of the vas deferens. This prevents sperm from mixing with the seminal fluid. At ejaculation then, the semen is devoid of sperm. Although the testes will continue to produce sperm, they can no longer pass through the vas deferens. Instead, they die and are absorbed into the body. Because semen consists of about 95% seminal fluid, there is virtually no discernible difference in the ejaculate. Similarly, because the testes continue to produce the male hormone testosterone, which is absorbed into the bloodstream, the procedure also has no effect on a man's sex drive. A typical vasectomy is done on an outpatient basis. The urologist or surgeon first numbs the scrotum and vas deferens with a local anesthetic. Then, one or two incisions about half a centimeter long are made on each side of the scrotum. The vas deferens are located, a one-centimeter section is removed and the upper end is tied off. Sutures or stitches are used to close the incision in the scrotum. The ties around the vas deferens usually dissolve over a period of 4 to 6 weeks.
Extractions: References for: Vasectomy: A 'Seminal' Analysis Marquette CM, Koonin LM, Antarsh L, et al. Vasectomy in the United States, 1991. Am J Public Health 1995; 85: 644-649. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Facts About Vasectomy Safety (NIH Publication No. 96-4094). Bethesda, MD, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, April 1996. Available at: http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/vasect.htm. Accessed July 1, 2003. Raspa RF. Complications of vasectomy. Am Fam Physician 1993; 48: 1264-1268. Alderman PM, Morrison GE. Standard incision or no-scalpel vasectomy? J Fam Pract 1999; 48: 719-721. Christensen P, al-Aqidi OA, Jensen FS, et al. Vasectomy: A prospective, randomized trial of vasectomy with bilateral incision versus the Li vasectomy [in Danish]. Ugeskr Laeger 2002; 164: 2390-2394. Haws JM, Morgan GT, Pollack AE, et al. Clinical aspects of vasectomies performed in the United States in 1995. Urology 1998; 52: 685-691. Drake MJ, Mills IW, Cranston D. On the chequered history of vasectomy. BJU Int 1999; 84: 475-481.
Reversal Of Vasectomy --- HealthandAge Until recently, there was no alternative to vasectomy reversal. levels, and blood sugar levels can markedly cut diabetesrelated cardiovascular complications. http://www.healthandage.com/Home/123!gm=7!gid7=793
Extractions: Until recently, there was no alternative to vasectomy reversal. But now sperm harvesting and in-vitro fertilization (IVF) is a real possibility. The costs in the first stages, for the father, are relatively low, but they are offset by the high costs of IVF. For more on this, see the second link below.
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Extractions: VasClip - View The Video - Contraception can be divided into several categories: male or female and permanent or temporary. Ideally, only men who are sure that they are finished having their family or men who are positive that they do not want children should consider permanent sterilization. Even though most vasectomies can be successfully reversed, vasectomy should still be considered permanent because the chances of conceiving after a reversal are not 100%. Vasectomy is the easiest and most reliable form of permanent sterilization. At The Center for Male Reproductive Medicine vasectomy is performed as an office procedure that takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. This is much easier then the standard vasectomy and certainly less risky than female sterilization (tubal ligation) which needs to be performed in an operating room under general or epidural anesthesia and runs the risk of injury to the abdominal organs including the intestines and major blood vessels. Because of this risk, many couples choose vasectomy as their form of permanent contraception. Vasectomy is also usually less expensive then tubal ligation.
Extractions: E B O O K Electronic File * E-Book version sent via e-mail in 2 business days Electronic File *E-Book version sent via e-mail in 2 business days Pages Price $24.95(USD) ISBN Published Synopsis A comprehensive manual for anyone interested in self-directed research on vasectomy. Fully referenced with ample Internet listings and glossary. Related Conditions/Synonyms male sterilization Description Table of Contents Introduction Overview Organization Scope Moving Forward PART I: THE ESSENTIALS Chapter 1. The Essentials on Vasectomy: Guidelines Overview What Is Vasectomy? Vasectomy Techniques Post-Vasectomy Disadvantages of Vasectomy Masculinity and Sexuality Immune Reactions to Sperm Additional Information on Vasectomy More Guideline Sources Vocabulary Builder Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance
Vasectomy: References References. Diagrams. Click on image to enlarge (no pun intended!) Click on image to enlarge. Medical and Other Referencesdontfixit.org. 1. C, Shaikh NA, The incidence of post-vasectomy chronic http://www.dontfixit.org/references.htm
Extractions: Click on image to enlarge Medical and Other References-dontfixit.org 1. Ahmed I, Rasheed S, White C, Shaikh NA, The incidence of post-vasectomy chronic testicular pain and the role of nerve stripping (denervation) of the spermatic cord in its management., British Journal of Urology, 79: 2, 269-70, February, 1997. 2. Aitken H, Kumarakuru S, Orr R, Reid O, Bennett NK, McDonald SW, Effects of long-term vasectomy on seminiferous tubules in the guinea pig., Clinical Anatomy, 12, 250-263, 1999. 3. Alderman PM, Complications in a series of 1224 vasectomies, Journal of Family Practice, 33: 6, 579-84, December, 1991. 4. Alexander NJ, Possible mechanisms of vasectomy-exacerbated atherosclerosis., Australian Journal of Biological Sciences, 35: 5, 469-79, 1982. 5. Alexander NJ, Schmidt SS, Free MJ, Danilchik MV, Hill WT, Sperm antibodies after vasectomy with fulguration., Journal of Urology, 115: 1, 77-8, January, 1976. 6. Anderson RA, Sharpe RM, Regulation of inhibin production in the human male and its clinical applications., International Journal of Andrology, 23: 3, 136-44, June, 2000.
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