If you thought you knew everything about no-scalpel vasectomies, think again! Here are 20 facts about vasectomies that might surprise you. NorCalVas offers safe and highly effective <a data-preserve-html-node="true" href=https://www.norcalvas.com/>no-scalpel, no-needle vasectomy procedures to the Elk Grove, Redding, Scotts Valley, and Sacramento communities.
How much is there to know about no-scalpel vasectomies? Well… quite a lot, really! Here are 20 facts about vasectomies you might not have known.
- No-scalpel vasectomy procedures are among the most popular contraceptive solutions in the U.S. and abroad – more than 500,000 are performed annually in the U.S. alone.
- The technique for no-scalpel vasectomies was invented in China by Dr. Li Shunqiang in the 1970s to reduce the anxiety men felt about permanent contraception, and to encourage more men to have the procedure performed.
- The emergence of no-needle, no-scalpel vasectomies has led to a systematic increase in men electing to have the procedure performed. According to data from the U.N., in Great Britain, Ireland, Australia, Spain, and South Korea, vasectomy procedures outnumber tubal ligation procedures.
- Vasectomies are more than 99 percent effective. The estimated failure rate is approximately one out of 2,000 procedures.
- Vasectomies have no effect on hormone production, and do not physiologically influence sex drive.
- No-scalpel vasectomies are performed in a doctor’s office, and take only a few minutes to complete.
- No-scalpel vasectomy complication rates are lower than one percent.
- The majority of no-scalpel vasectomy patients can return to work in two days.
- No-scalpel vasectomies are considerably less expensive than tubal ligations.
- The volume and appearance of ejaculate fluid do not change post-vasectomy.
- World Vasectomy Day – November 17th – was founded in 2012 to get men more actively involved in reproductive decisions and solutions.
- More American men have vasectomies in March than any other time of year. The reason? March Madness! (can you delete this?)
- Vasectomies are not necessarily/easily reversible, and no one should proceed with a vasectomy believing that it can one day be undone.
- Men must continue to use contraception for approximately three months post-vasectomy until testing concludes that there is no sperm left in ejaculate fluid.
- Vasectomies do not stop the transmission of sexually transmitted infections.
- No-scalpel vasectomies are covered under most health insurance plans. The cost is approximately $700 without coverage. (can you delete this?)
- Vasectomies take the burden and potential risks of hormonal birth control off of sexual partners.
- Patients who’ve undergone vasectomy procedures report an increased sex drive due to the worry of unintended pregnancy being removed.
- Vasectomies are the most reliable form of contraception including tubal ligation.
- Taking responsibility for your reproductive choices is extremely sexy!
The founder of NorCalVas,<a data-preserve-html-node="true" href=https://www.norcalvas.com/about-dr-patel> Dr. Chirag A. Patel MD, Ph.D., specializes in the no-scalpel, no-needle vasectomy technique. To schedule an appointment for a consultation, please <a data-preserve-html-node="true" href=https://www.norcalvas.com/contact>visit our contact page.