Contraception is part of family planning, which includes various methods both temporary and permanent. The choice of contraception depends on needs, suitability, and various factors.
One of the safest and most effective methods is male sterilization. To better understand male sterilization with Dr. Beer’s style technique, this article compiles detailed information about male sterilization for you.
What is male sterilization?
Male sterilization (Vasectomy) is a permanent contraception method by cutting the vas deferens to prevent sperm from being transported from the testicles to the sperm storage sac behind the prostate gland. This causes the ejaculated semen to contain no sperm, thus preventing fertilization and pregnancy.
Male sterilization is a permanent contraception method suitable for those who believe they have enough children or have other necessary reasons, such as having diseases that affect the fetus, etc.
Male sterilization surgical technique
There is a small incision less than 1 centimeter, which is a popular surgical method nowadays because the wound is small, causes less pain, and takes a short time. This sterilization surgery involves cutting or tying the vas deferens.
This prevents sperm from entering the urethra during ejaculation. After sterilization, the testicles still produce sperm, but the ejaculated semen cannot fertilize, so this method is considered permanent contraception.
Male sterilization can reduce the chance of pregnancy better than other contraception methods, and it has a low failure rate and few postoperative complications.
Who is suitable for male sterilization
Male sterilization is suitable for those who do not wish to have more children and do not want to use other temporary contraception methods.
However, male sterilization has limitations, such as the candidate must be in good health, have no abnormal bleeding or blood clotting disorders, and must not have sexually transmitted infections or infections in the scrotal area at the time of surgery.
Male sterilization method
Male sterilization using the vasectomy technique is performed with local anesthesia to reduce pain. The surgery takes about 15-30 minutes, starting with cleaning and preparing the scrotal skin for surgery. Then, local anesthesia is injected into the scrotal skin, which acts immediately. The vas deferens is cut and tied on both sides using the same method on the other vas deferens.
Is sterilization immediate after vasectomy?
After vasectomy surgery, sterilization is not immediate because sperm remain. Therefore, during this period, there is still a risk of pregnancy. You should have a semen analysis to confirm that your semen contains no sperm. Meanwhile, it is recommended to use other contraception methods for at least 12 weeks, after which you can stop using other contraception methods.
Failure rate of male sterilization surgery
The failure rate of male sterilization surgery for contraception has been reported from 0% to 2%. In most men, sterilization is more than 99% effective, and among 2,000 men who undergo sterilization, only 1% have a chance of pregnancy.
Male sterilization procedure
Before sterilization, Dr. Beer will discuss and ask to ensure that the patient does not want more children because although reversal surgery is possible in the future, it is complicated, costly, and may not be successful.
Once confirmed, the staff will clean and prepare the scrotal skin for puncture surgery. Then Dr. Beer will inject local anesthesia into the palpable vas deferens located slightly above the testicles.
When the anesthesia takes effect, a small puncture is made in the scrotal skin to pull out the vas deferens, which is then cut about 1 centimeter and tied tightly on both ends before being released back under the skin. The same method is repeated on the other vas deferens without making another skin puncture.
After completion, Dr. Beer will close the wound with a small adhesive plaster and the patient can go home. The entire surgery takes about 30 minutes.
Summary of Dr. Beer style sterilization technique
Male sterilization does not protect against sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia and HIV. Therefore, even after sterilization, it is necessary to use condoms if there is still a risk of infection.
Before male sterilization, careful consideration is needed because if you want more children later, reversal is difficult and depends on many factors including the surgeon’s skill, equipment, cost, as well as your health and age.
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