After Effects Of A Vasectomy...what Are They?

[jkinbkk]

My wife and I have had 3 great kids and now its time to ensure we can still enjoy our *conjugal activities without the fear of another little bundle of fun popping into the world.

I don't think its safe long-term to expect my wife to go on the pill and operation type procedures for her such as 'tubal ligation' I am not too keen on as she has done her bit bearing our kids.

I therefore feel I should do the honourable thing and have a vasectomy!

I have checked a few internet sites regarding this matter and in 30% cases some degree of long-term discomfort can be expected... they say!

Guys I know either will not admit having had it done or tell me that it's a 'piece of cake' and nothing changes?

I was wondering if any of you guys (brave enough to share with the world) your experiences if you have yourselves undertaken this procedure?

My wife would also like to hear from any woman who's husbands have had a vasectomy, as she fears the procedure will render me incapable of satisfying her voracious appetite any longer?

*http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ivsb79-h90

[joskydive]

Can't help you on this one cos' I'm a gal but that video was hillarious.

[PeaceBlondie]

First, I had a vasectomy for many of the same reasons you are considering it, after nine pregnancies. Second, I had no long term discomfort, and no loss of sexual desire. My later change from straight to gay was neither a cause nor an effect. I seriously doubt that 30% factor. In fact, quickly checking wikipedia, I find this: "Post-Vasectomy Pain Syndrome (PVPS), genital pain of varying intensity that may last for a lifetime, is estimated to appear in between 5% and 35% of vasectomized men, depending on the severity of pain that qualifies for the particular study[17][18][19][20] The pain can be orchialgia, pain with intercourse, ejaculation, or physical exertion, or tender epididymides." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasectomy

[Lickey]

I had the snip at 35yrs old, i dont remember any after effects, but 3 years later i had prostrate problems, and it was "bored" out,

whether the 2 ops are conected in some way, ive no idea.

Go for it, better than your mrs taking tablets i believe.

Cheers, Lickey.

[kannon99]

My husband and I were seriously discussing vasectomy, especially after reading that women can have lifelong issues after tubal ligation. We did a lot of research and decided not to. One website that was an eyeopener was http://dontfixit.org/ . They have pretty good evidence that it is not just a harmless procedure that can cause longlasting discomfort but also can totally change alter a man's immune system for the worse.

[Tolley]

I wouldn't have it done no way.....too many chances of side effects....use a condom when she is in her fertile days and that should be suffice....non fertile days you can go for your life....

[midasthailand]

Had a vasectomy under local anaesthetic 27 years ago in Australia, there were no side effects noticeable, in fact I was back at rugby training 5 days after the procedure with no ill effects. I decided to have it done under local because a friend of mine had had a general and his genitalia were swollen and painful for several weeks afterwards. He felt it was because under general they were not as gentle as they could have been with his family jewels.

I did go through a period about ten years ago when ejaculation was painful but played through the pain and all is back to normal now. There is no effect on sexual desire (or performance as far as I know). Go for it, a much better option than those available to your wife.

[Crossy]

I went to the vet 15 years ago, local jab and a surgeon who gave a running commentary (which I really did not need) assisted by a theatre tech who wheeled in a trolley topped by an enormous leg-saw

Apart from a minor infection a few days after the job which caused one of my nuts to swell like a grapefuit (fixed with antibiotics from the quack) I've had no problems. Things still work just like they used to, the Missus (at the time) also said she noticed no change in taste

The first bath after the job was bliss, everything floats .......

Edited October 14, 2008 by Crossy

[Mossfinn]

...non fertile days you can go for your life....

Ahh the Rhythm Method, the result of large Catholic Families

Good Luck

Moss

[FBN]

My husband and I were seriously discussing vasectomy, especially after reading that women can have lifelong issues after tubal ligation. We did a lot of research and decided not to. One website that was an eyeopener was http://dontfixit.org/ . They have pretty good evidence that it is not just a harmless procedure that can cause longlasting discomfort but also can totally change alter a man's immune system for the worse.

The problem with an open forum is that links get posted to websites that are utter nonsense. "Blow-out"?? More than 90% of the total volume of the ejaculate is from the prostate gland; NOT affected by a vasectomy. Sperm entering the blood stream?? Please!!

Sperm produced flows through the vas deferens to the seminal vesicles on the prostate gland where it is stored. Therefore the volume of the actual ejaculate is not noticeably less than before the procedure (this is a common concern for men).

Many abnormal and defective sperm is produced (normally) in the testicles and these are removed from the normal sperm by specialised cells lining the vas deferens. This is their normal function. When the vas is cut or occluded, of course sperm accumulates but all are eventually removed by these cells. What happens after a vasectomy is that you do seem to develop an antibody response to your own sperm. This is one of the factors that limits the successful "reversal" of this procedure. Reversal may establish some sperm flow but chances of successful fertilisation is reduced.

The early complications are some swelling and pain when climbing stairs etc but can be managed by wearing supportive underwear. Bleeding and infection is rare.

Later complications may be an increased risk of developing "torsion" of the testes but this is rare as well. Reduced drive or desire afterwards in some patients is more related to psychological factors rather than physical.

Remember that it does take about 10 ejaculations after the procedure before the ejaculate is "sterile"; have it tested before assuming you are safe! Use a condom during this time.

[BEENTHEREDONETHAT]

Had a vasectomy about 30 years ago. Simple operation only very minor discomfort afterwards. Never notice any change in desire or performance. It does inhance sex a bit as you have no concerns about the time of month !!!!!!!! I say go for it, better than the wife having to worry about it.

[FBN]

Had a vasectomy about 30 years ago. Simple operation only very minor discomfort afterwards. Never notice any change in desire or performance. It does inhance sex a bit as you have no concerns about the time of month !!!!!!!! I say go for it, better than the wife having to worry about it.

Sanity prevails!!

http://www.vasectomy.com

Is a much better source of info..

[Deke]

The only after effect I've noticed since I went under the knife 25 years ago is that I haven't fathered any more kids.

[Heng]

Not first hand, but one of my employees took up shuffleboard out of the blue after his vasectomy.

Edited October 14, 2008 by Heng

[skippybangkok]

Remember that it does take about 10 ejaculations after the procedure before the ejaculate is "sterile"

Hey, whats an hour in the large scheme of things ?

[torrenova]

If I ever end up having another one (that would make 2) then it's off to the vet for me as well and snip snip snip.

[Tolley]

There is evidence that you have an increased risk of prostate cancer by having the snip.

Up to you but there are other methods that are far less invasive.

[FBN]

There is evidence that you have an increased risk of prostate cancer by having the snip.

Up to you but there are other methods that are far less invasive.

Please provide the references for both these statements.

[FBN]

Remember that it does take about 10 ejaculations after the procedure before the ejaculate is "sterile"

Hey, whats an hour in the large scheme of things ?

I had the Bangkok studs in mind (such as your most honorable self), when I mentioned the number of ejaculations rather than the "normal" 6 weeks period required for most mortals as advised routinely after the procedure...

[Tolley]

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/risk/vasectomy

The jury is out with some studies suggesting a link and others suggesting there is no link so I would prefer to play it safe.

Other methods are like using a condom or for woman using a diaphragm or using the Billings method.

Woman are only fertile for a few days out of the whole monthly cycle.

[cloudhopper]

Had it done 15 years ago at age 38 with no after effects or regrets. Best decision (not to mention investment) I ever made!

[FBN]

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/risk/vasectomy

The jury is out with some studies suggesting a link and others suggesting there is no link so I would prefer to play it safe.

Other methods are like using a condom or for woman using a diaphragm or using the Billings method.

Woman are only fertile for a few days out of the whole monthly cycle.

"The PRG’s final report, published in August 1998, concluded that the evidence supporting a role for vasectomy in the development of prostate cancer is weak."

Quote from the article in the above link. This was 1998; since then, now new evidence has emerged to link prostate cancer and vasectomy.

Other methods: Oh yes, and there is coitus interruptus too!! As well as the African tribal custom of piercing the proximal urethra with a thorn and then clutching the distal urethra manually at the point of orgasm to effect a "side blast" as well...

[FBN]

To illustrate another "weak" link to prostate cancer. The obvious bias in the vasectomy/prostate cancer link could be the factor below:

Height-Cancer Link

The researchers speculate that levels of a hormone known as insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-1) in childhood may play a role in cancer risk. Taller men tend to have had higher blood levels of IGF-1 in childhood, and higher blood levels of the growth factor in adulthood have been linked to higher prostate cancer risk.

To find the height-cancer link, they looked at data on 1,357 men ages 50 to 69 who were taking part in a study of prostate cancer therapies, and at an additional 7,990 healthy men. They also combed through studies of a possible link between height and prostate cancer and pooled the results as a means of confirming their findings.

They found that among men in the cancer treatment study, every 10 centimeter (3.9 inch) increase in height was associated with about a 6% increase in prostate cancer risk. But this trend wasn't statistically significant, meaning it could a chance finding. The researchers found significant degree of risk (6% for every 10 centimeter increase in height) when they looked at the combined results of 58 separate studies of prostate cancer and height.

They also found that height, especially in men with longer legs, was also associated with about a 12% to 23% increase in risk for more aggressive high-grade prostate cancer. Taller men did not, however, appear to be at any greater risk for low-grade, slower-growing prostate cancer.

The study appears in the September issue of Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention.

[skippybangkok]

Remember that it does take about 10 ejaculations after the procedure before the ejaculate is "sterile"

Hey, whats an hour in the large scheme of things ?

I had the Bangkok studs in mind (such as your most honorable self), when I mentioned the number of ejaculations rather than the "normal" 6 weeks period required for most mortals as advised routinely after the procedure...

LOL......... in Japan 10x would equate to half a year I believe ? No wonder they have a sadistic tendency ( ref: hellfire pass )

[Nongwahyay]

I had it done 20 years ago or so - I´m now 55. Apart from feeling the need to sit down and stand up very carefully for the first 2 or 3 days (which was only in the mind...... ) there was no pain at all and I´ve also suffered no side-effects whatsoever since the op. It doesn´t affect "performance" in the slightest nor does it increase the chances of prostate cancer or any other ailments. Those saying anything to the contrary are talking absolute rubbish. Have it done and you´ll never regret it.

[glyph]

I had a vasectomy 30 years ago, and there haven't been any long-term problems.

If you read anything that suggests any link of a vasectomy and a link to an increase of prostate cancer, I suggest that, rather than reading a two-paragraph summary of the study, you should read the entire study - including supporting statistics. You will find that the study publisher has an agenda, and can mislead using well-chosen words, and selective supporting evidence.

Years ago, there was a study which seemed to indicate that lycopine (most frequently ingested through the consumption of tomatoes) lowered the incidence of the risk of prostate cancer. If you read the entire study, the statistics indicated that the consumption of lycopine would provide an impact to prostate cancer risk from -10% (which was widely reported by the media) to +75% (which was completely ignored by the media).

[dominique355]

I am one of those who has had a vasectomy after having "made" 3 kids, which is enough for me (and the world).

We took the decision together, my wife and I, and we never had any regrets. It is certainly a much much smaller thing compared to the alternative, namely the woman having removed everything.

I have not had ANY problems ever from this vasectomy. But I believe my sex life has improved, I no longer fear an unwanted pregnancy. Condoms reduce my feelings and might not always be at hand and they can even rupture. Chemical treatment for her (i.e. anti baby pill) as not an acceptable alternative for us.

In conclusion, vasectomy is the way to go for a responsible man.

PS: But you should still use condoms with other women, STD etc. (only theoretical for me ... )

[Dave the Dude]

I had it done 20 years ago or so - I´m now 55. Apart from feeling the need to sit down and stand up very carefully for the first 2 or 3 days (which was only in the mind...... ) there was no pain at all and I´ve also suffered no side-effects whatsoever since the op. It doesn´t affect "performance" in the slightest nor does it increase the chances of prostate cancer or any other ailments. Those saying anything to the contrary are talking absolute rubbish. Have it done and you´ll never regret it.

I would agree with the above, I had it done 10 years ago and no major problems or side-effects.

Dave (Now wish I had'nt though,new life,new country,new wife)

[Sheryl]

Thanks to FBN for holding the factual fort, problems with ny telephone line/internet connecvtion have led to weak moderating recently on my part.

The only common long-term effect to vasectomy is the desired one: you become sterile. Millions of procedures are perfromed annually and there is no evuidence of any long term harmful effect, nor any obvious physiological mechanism by which there would be one.

That said, a man who believes that somehow not having sperm in his ejaculate would affect his overall health is probably not a good candidate as he may have psychosomatic symptoms afaterwards. Need to be comfortable with the idea of no sperm and of course 100% sure you never want to father children again. For men in a stable relationship who meet these criteria, it is an excellent method.

[stub]

No hassles at all. I severely doubt the nay sayers.

If you want hassles, go condoms. Don't inflict the pill on someone long term unless the side effects are beneficial (mood changes, feeling dumb, that sort of stuff is common and many women don't even know or don't link the side effects to the treatment).