How can a vasectomy be used as a birth control method?

The small tubes in your scrotum that carry sperm are cut or blocked off, so sperm can't leave your body and cause pregnancy. The procedure is very quick, and you can go home the same day. And it's extremely effective at preventing pregnancy — almost 100%. read more

A vasectomy must be performed in your doctor’s office or a medical facility. Make an appointment with your doctor to discuss if vasectomy is the right method of birth control for you. In one method, the doctor makes two incisions to access the vas deferens on either side of the scrotum. read more

Vasectomy is a safe, simple and effective birth control method. Vasectomy is a brief, surgical procedure used for male sterilization. It is a popular means of birth control for couples who have decided that their family is complete: According to the American Urological Association, nearly 6 percent of men in the US have had a vasectomy, making it the fourth most common form of birth control. read more

A vasectomy is a permanent birth control option for men, that eliminates the risk of impregnating a woman. Getting a vasectomy can be reversed but the reversal procedure is very expensive and can be less successful the longer you wait. read more