Vasectomy

Vasectomies are a very effective method of permanent contraception and men who are sure they no longer want to have children can benefit from the peace of mind a vasectomy offers. Vasectomies are more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy but a vasectomy doesn’t offer protection against sexually transmitted infections, so many men continue to use a condom after their surgery.

The non-scalpel vasectomy technique involves making a very small incision in the middle of the scrotum which will heal without stitches. The non-scalpel method is a popular choice because there are no major incisions so the recovery is much more comfortable and quicker than a traditional vasectomy. Further benefits are that the smaller incision means there is a reduced risk of bleeding or infection and there is also no scarring.

A vasectomy of any type is considered as one of the most effective means of protection from pregnancy. Although no procedure is totally safe or effective, the failure rate is less than one percent. Couples who want a highly reliable and permanent form of contraception often opt for a vasectomy as the success rate is over 99%.