FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the risks?

Is vasectomy safe long-term?

How long does it take?

When do we stop birth control?

How much does it cost?

How will it affect me?

Can vasectomy be reversed?

Does having a vasectomy affect sexual function?

No. Vasectomy only interupts the tubes that carry sperm from the testes to where they are added to your semen. Your penis and testes are not altered. All hormonal and sexual functions are completely unaffected, so your voice, body hair and interest in sex remain the same. In fact, your sex drive may actually increase as you no longer have to worry about getting your partner pregnant!

After having a vasectomy, your body still produces semen (the majority of the semen is food for sperm), and erections and ejaculations occur normally. The only difference is that your semen will no longer contain sperm. Rather, the sperm is absorbed naturally by your body.