Vasectomy is a surgical procedure whereby sperms are not allowed to flow through the duct after a certain point because the duct is terminated midway. This is done, mainly to prevent the birth of further children and is definitely the most effective means of doing so. Notwithstanding vasectomy side effects, it still stands out as a simple, effective, safe, and inexpensive means of contraception.
While it may be a conscious decision to avoid any further children, the fact of the matter is that, this decision is reversible whereas the surgery is not. Ergo, one of the dreaded vasectomy side effects is that it is irreversible.
Some men also complain about a much less libido however, this vasectomy issue is more psychological than physical. It is proven that vasectomy does not interfere with testosterone; which is responsible for drive and other masculine traits, and thus this vasectomy surgery side effect can be treated with help from a good psychotherapist.
Yet another observable issue, albeit amongst very few men is a chronic pain in the scrotum area. Most people experience some pain at the start however, that gradually fades away.
Vasectomy rules out the possibility of the sperm entering the female body and hence the body eventually has to acclimatise to developing immunity for the sperm that leaks through the duct. This has the potential of developing a sort of vasectomy side effect, owing to the fact that, when the body has to develop immunity against parts of one's own body, then the result can cause diseases. In turn, this causes clogging of arteries however; it is reassuring to know that several studies conducted by WHO and other well-reputed research institutions like Journal of the American Medical Associations, have proved that vasectomy has no correlation with heart attacks.
With all its advantages and disadvantages in place, it is important to know that the vasectomy side effects are not sufficient guards against AIDS or pregnancy. Doctors advise patients to resort to a secondary means of contraception until about a dozen ejaculations, post surgery. If traces of semen still exist, then patients are advised to get the reports double-checked.
Every surgery is followed up with some physical, some psychological side effects, and the same holds true for Vasectomy. One does need to remember though; with the advent of education, Vasectomy is quickly becoming one of the most recommended contraceptives for couples who make the binding decision for the man to become sterile.
