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Vasectomy

What is a Vasectomy?

A Vasectomy is a simple operation designed to make a man sterile or unable to biological father a child. Vasectomy involves blocking the tubes through which sperm pass into the semen. Sperm are produced in a man’s testis and stored in an adjacent structure known as the epididymis. During sexual climax, the sperm move from the epididymis through a tube called the vas deferens. All vasectomy techniques involve cutting or otherwise blocking both the left and right vas deferens, so that the man’s ejaculate will no longer contain sperm.


What happens after a Vasectomy?

After the Vasectomy, the patient will probably feel sore for a few days, and he should rest for at least one day. He can expect to be completely recovered in one week. Many men have the procedure done on Friday and return to work on Monday.