A 47-year-old member asked:
Which is least harmful to the body: a man getting a vasectomy or a woman getting her tubes tied?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. James Krickanswered
Urology 38 years experience
Vasectomy: Without a doubt, when properly performed by an experienced urologist, is quicker, easier, cheaper and safer
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A 40-year-old member asked:
For what reasons will a straight man get a vasectomy?
Dr. Lane Childsanswered
Urology 36 years experience
Birth control: Am i missing something here? Vasectomy is a surgical form of male birth control - it renders a man sterile. Sterile men can no longer father childre... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
At what age can a man get a vasectomy?
Dr. David Sneidanswered
Endocrinology 43 years experience
There are: No specific age requirements; it's more the medical or social indications -- but generally not recommended in young males who may later want to father... Read More
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A 40-year-old male asked:
Is there any mens contraceptives that you can prescribe to me except vasectomy and condoms. ?
Dr. Yvette Kratzberganswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Not yet: There is currently active research going on in the area of a male contraceptive pill, but this product is not available yet to patients. Condom/ Vasec... Read More
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81 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
Is it possible to get an epididipitis from a vasectomy or should I get tested for cheating husband syndrome?
Dr. Michael Michaelsanswered
Urology 55 years experience
It is possible: Hi,Epididymitis occurs rarely after vasectomy and when it happens it is usually in the first year after vasectomy. So it depends when your husband had... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Is a man able to have sex normally after having a vasectomy?
Dr. Raj Syalanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 35 years experience
Yes: There should be no changes.
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