Monday 18 July 2016

The No Needle No Scalpel Vasectomy Gives New Thought To Contraception

By Margaret Fisher


The term vasectomy has brought many a chill to men around the country who shivered at the very thought. Hearing about operations gone wrong and changes in sexual performances have deterred many a male from having the procedure done. The no needle no scalpel vasectomy may change the way men feel about contraception and about the procedure itself.

Today, a vasectomy can be deemed to be relatively painless. The whole purpose of the procedure is to severe the tubes known as vas deferens so that they can not deliver sperm any more. This is generally used as a means of contraception. This procedure can usually take about ten minutes. Contrary to belief, the males sexual function is not affected.

This procedure has evolved in such a way that it is not painful and less evasive to when it was first developed. There are over 500,000 vasectomies that are performed in the United States alone. It is a much simpler procedure than tubal ligation. It is similar in which it prevents the eggs of a woman from reaching her uterus. It is easier to reverse. It is chosen by couples for a permanent birth control method.

One of the major accomplishments of this technique is administering anesthesia without a needle. The method is much quicker and done without extensive pain. The healing process is accelerated. Doctors that make up the Associated urologists of Orange County count it an honor and privilege to be able to be the first to perform such a wonderful technique where the results are phenomenal.

Having some basic knowledge about the male reproductive system will help in understanding the vasectomy procedure. The testicles are where sperm is produced and stored. They are located at the base of the penis in a sac known as the scrotum. The tube that each testicle is connected to is called the epididymis. The sperm can be stored for six weeks until they have reached maturity.

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.

This operation is usually considered outpatient, and can be generally done at the office. It only takes about ten minutes to perform. Individuals are encouraged to bring a athletic supporter to support the scrotum and help with swelling. One should also make sure that aspirin or ibuprofen is avoided before surgery so that bleeding is not increased.

Patients are required to remain clothed from the waist up, and an anesthetic is applied to the scrotum. This is performed without a needle by gathering the vas deferens up under the skin and making a small incision. The no-scalpel procedure allows the vas deferens to be pulled through the incision, severed in two places, and a segment measuring about one centimeter is removed. The ends of the vas deferens is tied off and placed back in the scrotom.




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