Scalpel Vasectomy: A Surgical Procedure

Vasectomy is a surgical procedure that involves cutting and closing the vas deferens tube which prevents the sperm from passing out into the penis. It is simpler and cost-effective permanent birth control method. Vasectomy is classified into two methods: Scalpel Vasectomy, most commonly used, takes less than 30 minutes. The doctor uses a local anesthetic into the skin of the scrotum and makes 1-2 cuts in the skin are remove the tubes. No Scalpel Vasectomy is a traditional vasectomy. The doctor pierces the skin of the scrotum with a sharp instrument and stretches the opening to block the tubes. Stitches are not needed to close the wound. Men are exposed to such risks and negative effects of vasectomy on health. Anti-sperm antibodies might trigger …show more content…
However, this is not only the benefit of vasectomy. Many men report feeling a lot more freedom to enjoy sexual activity, Couples have reported an increase frequency and quality of sex lives after vasectomy. Men becomes stronger, healthier, more relaxed and happier after having the procedure. No Physiologic changes would occur on a man's body after vasectomy. Most men think that libido or sex drive, manhood masculinity and sexual performance are changed after vasectomy. The fear that vasectomy will cause impotency makes men turn away from opting vasectomy as a family planning method. Since before great vasectomy myth associated with potency is not yet eradicated and is still believers of it today. Both physical and psychological reasons can be responsible for the occurrence of loss of libido in men. Erectile dysfunction or impotence have a strong, undiminished sex drive and they have difficulty in maintaining an erection because of circulatory or nerve problems. Lower testosterone levels or so called hormone imbalance can lead to loss of libido, injury, inflammation or tumors in testicles cause lower testosterone. Job stress and relationship related stress are factors for the loss of sexual desire in men. Like alcoholism, drug use also disrupts hormone imbalance leading to loss of sexual drive. Drinking excess amount of alcohol can damage testicular cells and …show more content…
This is mainly due to influence of tradition and cultural beliefs about contraception. Many men fear and questioned vasectomy as to whether it will make them impotent. Concerns of men arises from time to time, it is speculated that ejaculation will make a big difference in their sexual life. However, studies have shown that vasectomy is not associated with man's sexual function, it does not lose sex drive; it only affects a man's sterility. Looking back to the ejaculation process, ejaculate is being made up of fluids which we call it sperms. This sperms in the testicles is pushed to the vas deferens and is being disseminated to the other reproductive system. It undergoes no changes. Approximately there could only be 5% decrease in ejaculate volume after the procedure and 95% is from the prostate and seminal vesicles which remains unchanged. The primary objective and the only difference its make is the blockage of pathways of sperms. Therefore, men need not to worry, no changes would occur about the volume of sperms produced before and after the

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