@britnactis When a man comes to the clinic with his partner, the doctor usually talks with both of them about the vasectomy. Then after all of their questions are answered, the woman waits to the reception area during the short procedure. Whether you would be allowed to stay in the exam room during the vasectomy is up to the doctor and of course, your partner. If it's something you want to do, ask during the conference.
I got a question, I plan on getting a vasectomy but with a guarantee of putting my sperms into a sperm bank, but I do not want my sexual activity to change one bit. How does one feel when he orgasms, will there be any liquid coming out? what is the orgasm like?
@Valca000 A vasectomy does not change orgasms. After a vas, the amount of fluid ejaculated will be 3-5% less. This difference is so small that no one notices (unless you are in the habit of measuring ejaculate). If you are going to freeze sperm, you should be aware that cryo-preservation costs about $300 per year for storage. Usually guys who want to freeze sperm are not quit ready for the permanency of a vasectomy and should talk to their partner about getting an IUD or implantable hormones.
Heh. Couldn't nearly make it through a video of one being performed. I don't know how this guy performs it. Regardless, thanks for the video, it explained a lot
@UrologySanAntonio This may sound like a dumb question but its serious. Would I actually be able to listen to music such as an mp3 player while the procedure is going on to distract myself from looking down? I'm not to fond of needles.
@cubsfan01991 Listening to music through headphones shouldn't be a problem and since you're laying on your back you're actually looking up at the ceiling.
@kmg976 A vasectomy has absolutely no effect on the strength of a man's erections. Clinical studies published in medical journals have verified this fact. Interestingly, the same studies show a small but statistically significant improvement in a man's sexual desire and satisfaction following a vasectomy. Doctors believe this is related to the relief of concerns about an unexpected pregnancy.
@jr650830 LOL!! Good one. I'm considering getting a vasectomy cause I don't want to have kids. When it comes to sex, women can't be trusted nowadays. Paternity tests? Who needs that drama? Did you get yours?
@leatherghost You're right. You need to be a legal adult to have an elective medical procedure like a vasectomy. Urologists usually discourage young adults from having the permanent procedure because attitudes and circumstances change so rapidly during this season of life.
any guy over 18 years old can get a vasectomy, i got my vasectomy when i was only 20 years old because of my disability that i'm not capable of raising a child of my own. i am a mild mentally retarded(MENTALLY CHALLENGED)guy and it was for my best interest to have a vasectomy. all i know my insurance company paid for my vasectomy since i'm disabled. medicaid will always pay for sterilisation for poor and disabled adults, it was $500.00 of taxpayers money well spent.
For men who are unusually anxious about the procedure, in-office sedation methods similar to those used in dentists' offices are available. If you think these extra measures would be best for your situation, schedule your vasectomy consultation separate from the procedure so the urologist and inform you about sedation options.
How do religious people deal with this, especially Catholics who oppose birth control and condoms? I may be asking this in the wrong video, but I'm sure religion comes up in medical discussions. I'm in my 20s, childless, single, Catholic and would prefer to marry someone who shares my views on religion and overpopulation (the reason I contemplate this procedure in the first place).
I have heard some religious people (Christians of various sects) say they oppose it since it's "interfering with God's design." I'm not sure how common that belief is, though. On the other hand, some others have said that it depends on your motive for having the procedure (e.g. if you're having it just so you can have sex with all sorts of people).
@scarywriter1830 plucking your eyebrows is interfering with God's design too, lol, but you better not be walking around with a uni-brow. Motive is definitely important, God's plan is different for everybody, having kids or not having kids is a question for me too. The concept that you gotta have kids is kinda old testament, that's not a sign of God's blessing anymore, it's like saying if you're rich, you must be blessed by God, that would be old testament.
You will still ejaculate normally. In a man without a vasectomy only 3-5% of the ejaculate material is sperm. The rest is nutrients to keep the sperm healthy. After a vasectomy, you will still ejaculate the nutrient material but you will not ejaculate any sperm so the total amount of fluid be 3-5% less than it was pre-vasectomy. This change is not noticeable to most men or their partners.
After a vasectomy, sperm travel down the vas deferens to the snipped end and cannot travel any further. There the sperm age and die. Then the bodys clean up crew break the down the sperm into component protein molecules that are reabsorbed through membranes. This process of breaking down and reabsorbing dead cells happens naturally in all parts of the body all of the time.
Just got my vasectomy an hour ago, although this was not the doctor who did mine, everything he said is accurate, I have very little discomfort and I'm happy I got it done, no more worries about unwanted pregnancies from broken condoms, my girlfriend missing pills, drunk sex, etc. We already have to kids , I'm done and I'm happy.
I just had my vasectomy done 1 hour ago, although this is not the doctor who did my vasectomy , everything he said is accurate, it was faster than a regular doctor visit, real fast, not that much pain from the initial needle, and I'm home with a bag of peas on my scrotum ( very little post op discomfort ) playing modern warfare 2 on xbox live while having a beer, I am very happy I did it. Damn it was done fast!!! I'm a free man!!!
@elcurandero44 There is no medical evidence linking a vasectomy to weight gain or changes in testosterone levels. If you need supplemental testosterone later in life it's because you have a seperate medical condition unrelated to the vasectomy.
There is no set age requirement. There are several factors that need to be considered including age, number of childern you have, and your relationship status that should be considered.
If you are even considering freezing sperm because you might want to have a pregnancy in the future, then a vasectomy is not the right birth control option for you.
For a patient without insurance coverage, a vasectomy at Urology San Antonio costs $800. Most insurances cover the procedure so the cost to the patient is often significantly less. (This pricing is current as of posting this comment on 12/3/09.)
What about all the stories of vasectomy increasing the chances of prostate cancer? Also I heard from a few friends that had the proceedure done, that they are having problems getting an erection. Also, isn't sperm supposed to LEAVE a man's body, this is why we ejaculate by sex,masturbation,or wet dreams? So the whole concept of sperm just being "absorbed back into the body" after a vasectomy,seems wierd to me. I'm no doctor, but couldn't that pose some sort of problem later on?
Just out of curiosity, what do you do if either a childless couple comes in asking for a vasectomy or a single man, saying that they have made up their minds that they never want children? Are you willing to do the procedure on them as well?
Your will loss only a few drops of blood at the time of the procedure. Then after the vasectomy there will not be any blood in your semen. Your semen will look the same.
Very accurate video. Just had one done and the process went exactly as the doc described. Piece of cake. Thanks for the post.
fantomcreep 1 month ago
My fiancé wants to have this done in the near future. Since it's done in an office setting, would I be aloud to sit in on the procedure and watch?
britnactis 1 month ago
@britnactis When a man comes to the clinic with his partner, the doctor usually talks with both of them about the vasectomy. Then after all of their questions are answered, the woman waits to the reception area during the short procedure. Whether you would be allowed to stay in the exam room during the vasectomy is up to the doctor and of course, your partner. If it's something you want to do, ask during the conference.
UrologySanAntonio 1 month ago
So getting this done when I turn 23. (I'm 21 now, I'm saving up for it)
domisthebomb09 2 months ago
I Had mine done today it it wasn't so bad
bluekit1 2 months ago
I got a question, I plan on getting a vasectomy but with a guarantee of putting my sperms into a sperm bank, but I do not want my sexual activity to change one bit. How does one feel when he orgasms, will there be any liquid coming out? what is the orgasm like?
Valca000 5 months ago
@Valca000 A vasectomy does not change orgasms. After a vas, the amount of fluid ejaculated will be 3-5% less. This difference is so small that no one notices (unless you are in the habit of measuring ejaculate). If you are going to freeze sperm, you should be aware that cryo-preservation costs about $300 per year for storage. Usually guys who want to freeze sperm are not quit ready for the permanency of a vasectomy and should talk to their partner about getting an IUD or implantable hormones.
UrologySanAntonio 5 months ago
Heh. Couldn't nearly make it through a video of one being performed. I don't know how this guy performs it. Regardless, thanks for the video, it explained a lot
Enigma4072 10 months ago
childfree by choice
RayDandy 11 months ago 3
Are you laying down during the procedure or are you on a chair? I don't want kids!
cubsfan01991 1 year ago
@cubsfan01991 During a vasectomy you are resting on your back on a exam room table, the same kind of table you use when you see your regular doctor.
UrologySanAntonio 1 year ago
@UrologySanAntonio This may sound like a dumb question but its serious. Would I actually be able to listen to music such as an mp3 player while the procedure is going on to distract myself from looking down? I'm not to fond of needles.
cubsfan01991 1 year ago
@cubsfan01991 Listening to music through headphones shouldn't be a problem and since you're laying on your back you're actually looking up at the ceiling.
UrologySanAntonio 1 year ago
Thanks a million for answering my question. I'm one step closer towards my vasectomy.
kmg976 1 year ago
Does it affect your erections? Will I get weak erections ? So I heard, probably a myth.
kmg976 1 year ago
@kmg976 A vasectomy has absolutely no effect on the strength of a man's erections. Clinical studies published in medical journals have verified this fact. Interestingly, the same studies show a small but statistically significant improvement in a man's sexual desire and satisfaction following a vasectomy. Doctors believe this is related to the relief of concerns about an unexpected pregnancy.
UrologySanAntonio 1 year ago
If you're thinking about a vasectomy, carefully consider your #1 question.
ARE YOU TIRED OF CHILD SUPPORT?? YES!!
jr650830 1 year ago
@jr650830 LOL!! Good one. I'm considering getting a vasectomy cause I don't want to have kids. When it comes to sex, women can't be trusted nowadays. Paternity tests? Who needs that drama? Did you get yours?
dtucke01 1 year ago
If you're thinking about a vasectomy, carefully consider your answers to these questions:
1) Do you want to have children in the future?
2) Are you in a committed long-term relationship?
3) Is your partner supportive of the idea?
4) If your relationship ended, would your feelings change?
5) If something happened to the children you have now, would your feelings change?
6) Are you considering a vasectomy for health reasons?
UrologySanAntonio 1 year ago
@leatherghost You're right. You need to be a legal adult to have an elective medical procedure like a vasectomy. Urologists usually discourage young adults from having the permanent procedure because attitudes and circumstances change so rapidly during this season of life.
UrologySanAntonio 1 year ago
any guy over 18 years old can get a vasectomy, i got my vasectomy when i was only 20 years old because of my disability that i'm not capable of raising a child of my own. i am a mild mentally retarded(MENTALLY CHALLENGED)guy and it was for my best interest to have a vasectomy. all i know my insurance company paid for my vasectomy since i'm disabled. medicaid will always pay for sterilisation for poor and disabled adults, it was $500.00 of taxpayers money well spent.
TheBigboy46 1 year ago 6
@TheBigboy46 and that's guaranteed
poweroftheatom 6 months ago
@poweroftheatom yes it is guaranteed period.
TheBigboy46 5 months ago
@poweroftheatom yes it is guaranteed.
TheBigboy46 5 months ago
For men who are unusually anxious about the procedure, in-office sedation methods similar to those used in dentists' offices are available. If you think these extra measures would be best for your situation, schedule your vasectomy consultation separate from the procedure so the urologist and inform you about sedation options.
-Urology San Antonio
UrologySanAntonio 2 years ago
How do religious people deal with this, especially Catholics who oppose birth control and condoms? I may be asking this in the wrong video, but I'm sure religion comes up in medical discussions. I'm in my 20s, childless, single, Catholic and would prefer to marry someone who shares my views on religion and overpopulation (the reason I contemplate this procedure in the first place).
spinemelter2000 2 years ago
I have heard some religious people (Christians of various sects) say they oppose it since it's "interfering with God's design." I'm not sure how common that belief is, though. On the other hand, some others have said that it depends on your motive for having the procedure (e.g. if you're having it just so you can have sex with all sorts of people).
scarywriter1830 2 years ago
@scarywriter1830 plucking your eyebrows is interfering with God's design too, lol, but you better not be walking around with a uni-brow. Motive is definitely important, God's plan is different for everybody, having kids or not having kids is a question for me too. The concept that you gotta have kids is kinda old testament, that's not a sign of God's blessing anymore, it's like saying if you're rich, you must be blessed by God, that would be old testament.
cratgo 1 year ago
my dad knows a guy who got a vasectomy and he got fat
ooliveric 2 years ago
There is no evidence showing weight gain is a side effect of a vasectomy.
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UrologySanAntonio 2 years ago
How does it really work? Will there be no more ejaculation? If there is, there will probably be no sperm in the ejaculate, where will that semen go?
eamonher 2 years ago
You will still ejaculate normally. In a man without a vasectomy only 3-5% of the ejaculate material is sperm. The rest is nutrients to keep the sperm healthy. After a vasectomy, you will still ejaculate the nutrient material but you will not ejaculate any sperm so the total amount of fluid be 3-5% less than it was pre-vasectomy. This change is not noticeable to most men or their partners.
Urology San Antonio
UrologySanAntonio 2 years ago
After a vasectomy, sperm travel down the vas deferens to the snipped end and cannot travel any further. There the sperm age and die. Then the bodys clean up crew break the down the sperm into component protein molecules that are reabsorbed through membranes. This process of breaking down and reabsorbing dead cells happens naturally in all parts of the body all of the time.
Urology San Antonio
UrologySanAntonio 2 years ago
Just got my vasectomy an hour ago, although this was not the doctor who did mine, everything he said is accurate, I have very little discomfort and I'm happy I got it done, no more worries about unwanted pregnancies from broken condoms, my girlfriend missing pills, drunk sex, etc. We already have to kids , I'm done and I'm happy.
PrimaryDirective 2 years ago
I just had my vasectomy done 1 hour ago, although this is not the doctor who did my vasectomy , everything he said is accurate, it was faster than a regular doctor visit, real fast, not that much pain from the initial needle, and I'm home with a bag of peas on my scrotum ( very little post op discomfort ) playing modern warfare 2 on xbox live while having a beer, I am very happy I did it. Damn it was done fast!!! I'm a free man!!!
PrimaryDirective 2 years ago
Dr. Talley,,,after a vasectomy will there be a need for testosterone supplemental injections later in life,,,and will it make men gain weight?
elcurandero44 2 years ago
@elcurandero44 There is no medical evidence linking a vasectomy to weight gain or changes in testosterone levels. If you need supplemental testosterone later in life it's because you have a seperate medical condition unrelated to the vasectomy.
Urology San Antonio
UrologySanAntonio 1 year ago
how old do you have to be? because I do NOT want kids EVER.
JustinTheMagician12 2 years ago 14
There is no set age requirement. There are several factors that need to be considered including age, number of childern you have, and your relationship status that should be considered.
UrologySanAntonio 2 years ago
How much do vasectomy usually cost? I might consider doing it. I'm prolly going to freeze some of my stuff though just incase.
Suorrel 2 years ago
If you are even considering freezing sperm because you might want to have a pregnancy in the future, then a vasectomy is not the right birth control option for you.
David Talley, MD
UrologySanAntonio 2 years ago
For a patient without insurance coverage, a vasectomy at Urology San Antonio costs $800. Most insurances cover the procedure so the cost to the patient is often significantly less. (This pricing is current as of posting this comment on 12/3/09.)
UrologySanAntonio 2 years ago
I'm really thinking about it. I am wondering how long it takes
grogtgs 2 years ago
The entire procedure takes about 10 minutes.
David Talley, MD
UrologySanAntonio 2 years ago
What about all the stories of vasectomy increasing the chances of prostate cancer? Also I heard from a few friends that had the proceedure done, that they are having problems getting an erection. Also, isn't sperm supposed to LEAVE a man's body, this is why we ejaculate by sex,masturbation,or wet dreams? So the whole concept of sperm just being "absorbed back into the body" after a vasectomy,seems wierd to me. I'm no doctor, but couldn't that pose some sort of problem later on?
4G63FD 2 years ago
OMG never heard of this
is this crazy and stupid thing to do or its just me who thinks that????
fawstes 2 years ago
Ew. They dont want you to shower? Ick, I wouldnt want to smell tha.t.
tweety9102 2 years ago
A nice, concise video.
Just out of curiosity, what do you do if either a childless couple comes in asking for a vasectomy or a single man, saying that they have made up their minds that they never want children? Are you willing to do the procedure on them as well?
scarywriter1830 2 years ago
What difference would that make? As long as they are adults they can make their own decisions.
cdubMRA 2 years ago
Great for this video! I'm spreading this to more men in order for them to emancipate themselves from the female nazi matrix of child support.
SuavecitoBro2 2 years ago
The fluid you ejaculate after a vasdectomy will look exactly the same as before the vasectomy.
David Talley MD
Urology San Antonio
UrologySanAntonio 2 years ago
How much blood will come out beteewn the time until after the procedure is done. (The 6-8 weeks part)
darkgothkid311 2 years ago
Your will loss only a few drops of blood at the time of the procedure. Then after the vasectomy there will not be any blood in your semen. Your semen will look the same.
David Talley, MD
Urology San Antonio
UrologySanAntonio 2 years ago