What is Male Vasectomy

Male sterilization surgery is quite common in countries with a surplus population, such as China. In our area, it is less common, and therefore surrounded myths and speculation.

Myth 1. After the operation, the attraction disappears.

The operation does not affect testosterone production or decrease sperm count. But there may be a psychological effect that lowers a man's self-esteem. In this case, it is better to consult a psychologist.

Myth 2. Operation can be reversed

Indeed, you can. But every year the probability of restoring everything as it was will decrease. In the first year, it is the highest, and five years after sterilization, it makes no sense to do the reverse operation.

Myth 3. Operation is difficult, painful and dangerous

A vasectomy is performed under local anesthesia and is considered a fairly straightforward operation. An incision of 2-3 mm is enough for her, then it is sewn up with threads, which themselves will gradually dissolve.

Myth 4. Vasectomy increases the risk of prostate cancer

Large-scale studies involving hundreds of thousands of men in the United States have shown that surgery does not affect the risk of developing the disease: those who have undergone a vasectomy and those who have not been sterilized have the same risk.

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