7 Facts You Should Know About Vasectomy

1. Where do I go for a vasectomy?

You can go to the nearest urologist or hospital.

2. How is the vasectomy done?

The urologist cuts the scrotum skin with local anesthesia, exposes the vas deferens, exfoliates and incises the ends of the vas deferens.

3. Can I move right after a vasectomy?

There is no problem in moving immediately after surgery, but it is recommended to avoid excessive exercise as there is pain for 1-2 days after surgery.

4. What are the complications of vasectomy?

There are usually no complications, but hematomas and infections can sometimes occur. In rare cases, the vas deferens may be reopened, so it is necessary to contraceptive for 6 weeks after surgery and then to perform a semen test to confirm that there is no sperm.

5. I’ve heard rumors that sexual function declines after vasectomy. Is that true?

Sperm are produced in the testes, stored in the ampulla of deferent duct, and then excreted during ejaculation. However, testosterone is produced in the testes with sperm, but is immediately absorbed into the blood and circulates throughout the body. In other words, sperm and testosterone are produced in the testes, but sperm is excreted outside the body, while testosterone circulates in the body. In other words, the discharge path is completely different. Therefore, vasectomy does not cause problems with testosterone production or absorption into the blood. The concern that sexual function has weakened after vasectomy is a psychological factor.

6. Do semen volumes decrease after a vasectomy?

The average amount of semen in men is 2.5 ml, of which sperm is only 0.02 ml. Therefore, it can be said that the reduction in semen volume after vasectomy is very small.

7. Is there a male hormone in the amount of ejaculation that comes out during ejaculation?

The semen is mostly composed of water, and there are few male hormones. Many people misunderstand semen as a hormone and confuse it with testosterone. However, testosterone circulates through the body as described above and is not released outside the body.