The No Needle No Scalpel Vasectomy Is Changing The Face Of Contraception

By Margaret Fisher


Usually, whenever men hear the term vasectomy, they usually cringe with a strange look on their face. Many have heard horror stories that have evolved from the operation that they pray they will never be requested to have performed. However, there is a new procedure that takes place that is called a no needle no scalpel vasectomy.

Years ago, the procedure may have given some discomfort for a few days in comparison to today's new methods. Now, it is considered to be virtually painless. The main goal of this method is to cut the vas deferens so that they can no longer deliver sperm. Many look at this as a great form of contraception. It is very quick, and sexual performance is not affected.

Due to its painless and less evasive method, more than 400,000 vasectomies have been performed all over the United States, in comparison to years ago. The procedure itself is much more simpler than a tubal ligation. Usually women use this method to prevents eggs from reaching the uterus. However, vasectomies are much easier to reverse, and is chosen as a reliable method of birth control.

Due to new advances in this method, which includes anesthesia without using a needle, it becomes a procedure that is practically painless and a lot faster. It usually results in faster healing with less pain. Doctors that are a part of the Associated Urologists of Orange County consider it to be an honor to be one of the first groups located in California using the new technique. Due to years of experience, the results are astounding.

Learning about the male reproductive system is important when understanding the process of a vasectomy. The testes are where sperm and the hormone testosterone is produced. Its location is in a sac near the bottom of the penis known as the scrotum. The epididymis is a tube in which each testicle is connected. It becomes the storage area of sperm where it is housed until maturity for as long as six weeks.

A pair of tubes known as the vas deferens are a connector to the epididymis. It is part of the spermatic cord which is made up of blood vessels, nerves, and larger tissue. Seminal fluid that is produced by the prostate gland forms semen by mixing with sperm during ejaculation.

The procedure can be done on a outpatient basis by a urologist in the office. It can take a minimal of about 10 minutes. Individuals may want to bring an athletic supporter to minimize swelling and add support to the scrotum.

Patients are not required to remove their clothing except for the waist down. An anesthetic is then applied to the scrotum without the use of a needle. The vas deferens is gathered up under the skin and a small incision is made. Using the no-scalpel procedure allows the tube to be pulled through the opening, cut in two areas, and removing a segment no longer than 1 centimeter in length. The vas deferens is then burned and placed back inside the scrotum.




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