The Surprising Truth About Vasectomies: What No One Tells You Before Making the Decision
Reversibility isn’t guaranteed
I get asked about the possibility of reversing a vasectomy a lot. While it’s possible in most cases, there’s no certainty that it will work. The truth is that a vasectomy is designed to be 100% permanent, with practically zero chance that the body can repair the vas deferens tube. So, if there’s even a slight chance that you’ll want to have children in the future, a vasectomy may not be the right choice for you.
Longer-term discomfort is possible
For the vast majority of men that get a vasectomy, any discomfort usually ends within a few days at most. However, for about 1% of men who get a vasectomy, there’s a small risk of getting post-vasectomy pain syndrome. This is a rare condition where there’s mild pain in the testicles for several months or longer. Fortunately, over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen are usually all that’s needed to take care of it.
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