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Male Sterilization - Vasectomy

Effectiveness:

• Typical use: almost 99.8%
• Perfect use: almost 99.9%
• Vasectomy is not effective until sperm is cleared from the male system (takes about 15 ejaculations or 6 weeks)

 

 

Advantages:

• Permanent
• Safe medical procedure
• Easier and safer than female sterilization
• Does not interfere with sex
• Nothing to remember

Disadvantages:

• Risks of surgery, including: reaction to anesthetic, bleeding and infection
• Temporary bruising, swelling, tenderness of the scrotum
• Some individuals later regret decision
• Reversal requires surgery, is very expensive and may not be successful
• Does not reduce risk for HIV/AIDS or STDs