The No Needle No Scalpel Vasectomy Is Changing The Face Of Contraception

By Margaret Fisher


Usually, whenever men hear the term vasectomy, they usually cringe with a strange look on their face. Many have heard horror stories that have evolved from the operation that they pray they will never be requested to have performed. However, there is a new procedure that takes place that is called a no needle no scalpel vasectomy.

Pain is usually not a result when it comes to performing this type of procedure today. The purpose behind a vasectomy is to stop sperm from being able to travel through the tiny tubes of the vas deferens. The procedure is very brief. It is used primarily for the means of contraception, and the sexual functioning of the male is usually not hindered. However, in times past, the results were not always as positive.

Compared to years ago, the vasectomy is not as evasive or nearly as painful. There are over 450,000 vasectomies that are administered in the U. S. Alone. It is not as intricate as tubal ligation where the eggs of a woman are prevented from reaching her uterus. It is a lot easier to reverse. Many couples have chosen this method as a preferential form of birth control.

This method has advanced to the point where a needle is not required for administering anesthesia. It is faster and has minimal pain. The healing process is a lot faster as well. The doctors that belong to the Associated Urologists of Orange County are ecstatic about the success on the new technique. Due to the years of experience and dedication, they are astounded at the results.

Learning about the male reproductive system is important when understanding the process of a vasectomy. The testes are where sperm and the hormone testosterone is produced. Its location is in a sac near the bottom of the penis known as the scrotum. The epididymis is a tube in which each testicle is connected. It becomes the storage area of sperm where it is housed until maturity for as long as six weeks.

The epididymis is connected by small tubes called the vas deferens. They make up part of the massive tissue called the spermatic cord that houses nerves and blood vessels. The seminal fluid that is produced comes from the prostate glands that forms semen that is ejaculated from the penis.

This operation is usually considered outpatient, and can be generally done at the office. It only takes about ten minutes to perform. Individuals are encouraged to bring a athletic supporter to support the scrotum and help with swelling. One should also make sure that aspirin or ibuprofen is avoided before surgery so that bleeding is not increased.

Patients are not required to remove their clothing except for the waist down. An anesthetic is then applied to the scrotum without the use of a needle. The vas deferens is gathered up under the skin and a small incision is made. Using the no-scalpel procedure allows the tube to be pulled through the opening, cut in two areas, and removing a segment no longer than 1 centimeter in length. The vas deferens is then burned and placed back inside the scrotum.




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