Can erectile dysfunction be caused by a vasectomy?

Why the procedure won't cause impotence. The most common approach is the percutaneous, or no-scalpel vasectomy. Your surgeon will feel for the area under the scrotum, known as the vas deferens. The vas deferens carries the sperm that mixes with the ejaculate. They'll make a hole so they can tie the vas deferens. read more

A vasectomy is a procedure that blocks the sperm from mixing with seminal fluid. Without sperm, a woman can’t get pregnant. One of the common concerns for people considering a vasectomy is impotence, or erectile dysfunction (ED), which is the inability to sustain an erection or ejaculate. read more

Medically speaking, erectile dysfunction after a vasectomy or a vasectomy reversal is very rare. Any surgery around the pelvic region, especially the genitals, can potentially cause erectile dysfunction, but the chances of this are usually low. read more

People undergoing vasectomy do fear if it can lead to ED. However, the chances of ED from this medical procedure is extremely rare. It can never affect your libido, performance and erection. Rather, some people have found that their sex lives have improved after undergoing this procedure. read more