This is the Vasectomy Procedure as a Male Contraception, Men Need to Know It

“Vasectomy is an effective male contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy. The procedure is safe to do and does not require a long time.”

To realize family planning, pregnancy prevention efforts can not only be done by women, but also men. A vasectomy, also known as male sterilization, is a surgical procedure that men can do to permanently prevent pregnancy.

This medical procedure cuts or closes the tube that carries a man's sperm, so that sperm will not enter the semen during ejaculation. That way, men can still have orgasms and ejaculate without causing pregnancy. Read more about the vasectomy procedure here.

Vasectomy Procedures Men Need To Know

There are two types of vasectomy, namely the incision method (conventional) and the method without a scalpel (without cutting). Here's the procedure:

First, the surgeon will numb the area to be operated on by injecting a local anesthetic into the skin of your scrotum with a small needle.
After the surgical area is numbed, the doctor will make two small incisions in the skin on each side of the scrotum. In the non-cutting method, the doctor will make a small puncture in the scrotum instead of an incision.
Then, the doctor will find a tube that carries semen from the testicles or vas deferens.
A small portion of the vas deferens is pulled through an incision or puncture.
Then, the doctor will cut the vas deferens in the area that has been pulled out of the scrotum.
The vas deferens is then closed by tying it or using heat (cautery), surgical clips or a combination of methods. Then the doctor will return the tip of the vas deferens to the scrotum.
Then, the doctor will close the incision in the operating area, either by sewing it or using glue. In some cases, the wound is allowed to close on its own over time.

The vasectomy method without cutting is considered less painful than the conventional method. This method also has a lower risk of complications and a faster recovery. However, the doctor will discuss with you the best method.

The vasectomy surgery procedure usually only takes a short time, which is about 10-30 minutes. However, this male contraceptive method can prevent pregnancy permanently. Therefore, you and your partner must first make sure that if you really don't want to have children, then decide to have a vasectomy.

Medical Care After Vasectomy Surgery Procedure

Vasectomy is a safe procedure to do. However, after the procedure, you may experience bruising, swelling and pain. The condition will usually improve within a few days. To help with recovery, here are things you can do:

Support your scrotum with a bandage and tight underwear for at least 48 hours after the vasectomy.
Apply an ice pack to the scrotum for the first two days.
Limit activities after surgery. You will need to rest for 24 hours after surgery. After two or three days, you can only do light activities. However, you should not exercise for a while, especially lifting weights and heavy work for at least one week. Strenuous activity can cause pain or bleeding in the scrotum.
Avoid having sex for a week or more after the vasectomy. The reason is, when you have sex, you may feel pain or see blood in your semen when you ejaculate.
About 3 months after a vasectomy, the semen that comes out during ejaculation will no longer contain sperm. A vasectomy blocks sperm made by the testes from reaching the semen. Instead, the body will absorb the sperm, which is harmless.

If after the vasectomy, you experience signs of infection, such as bleeding from the surgery site, fever, or pain or swelling in the area of the operation, see a doctor immediately.

You can also ask your doctor about the health problems you experience after your vasectomy through the Halodoc application. Through Video/Voice Call and Chat, doctors can give you the right health advice. Come on, download the Halodoc application now on the Apps Store and Google Play.

Reference:

Mayo Clinic. Accessed 2022. Vasectomy.

Planned Parenthood. Accessed 2022. Vasectomy.

National Health Service. Accessed 2022. Vasectomy (male sterilisation)