Can Vasectomy affect your Sex Drive

Vasectomy is a surgical procedure in which the tubes carrying sperms from Epididymis to Ejaculatory duct in men are cut and tied up to avoid conception. Going back to history- the first vasectomy was performed on dog in 1823. And R. Harrison from London did first human vasectomy. Vasectomy- could be better choice for both men and women as it's is cheaper and one time investment for permanent birth control.Though it's a permanent technique of birth control but there are lot of myths associated with it.

In US , Canada along with developing countries like India there is huge difference between men and women undergoing such sterilization techniques as women mostly undergo through such surgical procedures. But the question is why don't men choose for vasectomy? Well you don't need to go somewhere else let me assist you a little bit. Here are the some reasons and myths that men thinks

✓ Affect their Libido- Most of the men think that after Vasectomy it will affect their sex drive and orgasm as they won't be able to perform well during sexual intercourse.

✓ Affect their manliness- As being a man it is necessary to produce offspring because a man without child is supposed to be an impotent and questions arise on his manliness.

✓ Affect penile errection - It is not observed that man undergoing for vasectomy is having an Errectile Dysfunction- it's a myth.

✓ High risk of cancer- There is no any evidence or study that can prove that after Vasectomy men can have a prostate or other reproductive Cancer. This myth is predominantly seen in western countries.

Why Vasectomy- could be a better choice for both men and women ? 

Men can choose Vasectomy as permanent solution for birth control if they are certain not to be a father anymore. Both partners should give a time, think wisely and only then should undergo this sterilization technique. Some of the benefits of Vasectomy for both the partners includes :-

✓ Almost 100% effective method.

✓ It has minimal or no side affects at all.

✓ Quite cheaper than other birth control methods and even lesser than Tubectomy (Sterilization technique for women).

✓ Good for women as they do not need to dependent on Contraceptives Pills for life long.

✓ Aid in prevention of hereditary disorders to offsprings like Sickle Cell Anemia, Muscular Dystrophy, Hemophilia, Cystic Fibrosis etc.

✓ If women is at high Health risk after conceiving or becoming pregnant.

✓ If partners do not want to be a parents anymore.

✓ Quick recovery is observed after Vasectomy sterilization.

Complications of Vasectomy

Vasectomy is almost 100% effective with rare  complications that are seen in patients undergoing it. Some of them includes :-

Early complications

✓ Swelling of Scrotal Sac.

✓ Mild pain or discomfort can be observed after Surgery.

✓ Bruising over Scrotum can be seen in some cases.

✓ Your doctor may advise you to wear tight undergarments after surgical procedure to prevent severity of Scrotum swelling.

Late complications

✓ Haematoma- This can occur only if doctor mistakenly cut your testicular artery and other blood vessels.

✓ Hydrocele (fluid gets deposited in Scrotal Sac) and Spermatocele (Cyst development in epididymis)- these are rare complications.

✓ In some cases , Sperm leakage can occurs due to slippage of ligature from one of the tube leading to inflammation which is known as Granuloma.

✓ In rarest cases because of unexperienced doctors - ligature can slip and eventually connect with other parts resulting an unexpected pregnancy.

In addition, after Vasectomy- Semen (secretions from Seminal Vesicles, Prostate and Cowper's gland) is free from the Sperms . Those Sperms which gets accumulated and produced by body are degenerated after 4-5 days of production. Further, they are absorbed in blood stream and engulfed by Macrophages.

Is it possible to be a father again after Vasectomy?

This is the question that comes frequently in men's mind. What if man wants to be a father again? 

Yes, it is possible to reverse Vasectomy this method is known as Vasectomy Reversal. This is an another surgical procedure in which doctor will anastomose the corresponding vas deferens. But this method is quite complicated and it is not always effective. Apart from it, our medical science is developed so far- because now we have Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) like In-vitro fertilization (IVF) that can be used in such cases. Also, doctors can directly remove sperms from epididymis of Scrotum and transfer it in female fallopian tube, this method is known as Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer (GIFT).

                               Now, we probably know that Vasectomy- sterilization method is simply 10-30 minutes procedure that can be performed in Out Patients Department (OPD) under local anaesthesia-  at lowest price with quick recovery and low risk of complications. And it is good to mention here that Vasectomy- do not avoid Sexually Transmitted Diseases.