This Sweetest Day, men could snip some flowers or…snip something else!
October 2, 2024
PHILADELPHIA, October 1, 2024 — Sweetest Day is October 19, which means men may be struggling to find an appropriate gift. The physicians at MidLantic Urology have an idea: Instead of flowers, how about a vasectomy?
If you are certain you don’t want to have children or are finished having them, a vasectomy could be the most appreciated gift you’ll ever give. It’s more than 99.99% effective at preventing pregnancy.
“A vasectomy is a fairly simple procedure,” says Dr. Guy Bernstein. “You’ll receive a numbing medicine before the 10- to 20-minute procedure begins. Then, using one or two tiny incisions, your urologist will snip each of the tubes that carry sperm and seal them to prevent the passage of sperm in the future.”
Two to three months later, your urologist will take a semen sample to confirm you’re sterile.
However, many men avoid the procedure out of fear or misconceptions. A vasectomy does not affect a man’s:
- Ability to perform sexually.
- Sensation felt during intercourse.
- Ability to achieve orgasm.
- Ability to ejaculate.
- Hormone levels, which means no change to your sex drive, voice pitch, hair distribution.
Vasectomies are available at nearly every MidLantic Urology office. Find the office closest to you at MidlanticUrology.com.
Schedule an appointment with a MidLantic Urology Physician near you today!
