Description
Surgery performed on men to block sperm from getting into the ejaculate (cum). This is a permanent method.
SubDescription
When Is It Needed?
This method is permanent and irreversible.
Effectiveness99% (if sex occurs after a 3 month semen evaluation) 97-98% (if there is no semen evaluation)
How It Works:
Closes off each vas deferens to keep sperm out of semen.
Advantages
• Permanent method
• Very low chance of pregnancy
Disadvantages
• Does not protect against STIs and HIV
• Not easily reversible
• Requires surgery
• Short-term discomfort
• May take up to 3 months to be effective so additional contraception is recommended during this time
Title
Male vasectomy (permanent method)