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When evaluating whether to get a vasectomy, what are the possible short/medium/long term side effects or risks?

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Dr. Jesse Mills answered

Specializes in Urology

Minimal: Vasectomy is the most definitive, safest birth control option for couples done having kids. It's a 10-15 min procedure that will leave you sore for a few days. Rarely, men will have chronic pain, worse swelling and evenore rarer, persistent sperm. It is reversible with high success rates if you seek out a well trained micro surgeon.

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Answered 5/1/2019

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