Vasectomy

Vasectomy is an excellent method of permanent contraception for the couple whose family is complete, who are mature and fully informed, and who will accept permanent sterility. It is also valuable in preventing bacterial epididymitis. Vasectomy is customarily performed in the office or clinic setting under local anesthesia. Many techniques may be used, but the cut-fulgurate-and-cover technique has never failed in my experience. Postoperative testing is mandatory, and negative results on two samples, collected one month apart, will ensure that delayed spontaneous recanalization has not occurred. The specific complications of vasectomy are spermatic granulomas of vas or epididymis, congestive epididymitis, and antisperm antibodies. Numerous studies have shown no deleterious effects upon the patient's general health. Manhood, pleasure, and sensation are unchanged, and the woman need no longer fear the possibility of an unwanted pregnancy.