Why is vasectomy such a controversial topic?

At first glance, the topic of vasectomy might appear to be of interest only to heterosexual couples with completed families living in developed countries. ... read more

The research on this is mixed. The American Cancer Society says that some studies have suggested that men who have vasectomies may be slightly more likely than other men to get prostate cancer, but that other studies haven’t found such a link. read more

Vasectomy is a fairly non-invasive, quick and painless procedure that can be done in a doctor’s office. Still, it is not something that you should rush into. Although the current advances in surgical techniques allows vasectomies to be reversed, a vasectomy should be considered a permanent form of birth control. read more

The risk of greater complications, such as bleeding and longer bouts of pain, ranges from 1 to 2 percent, according to guidelines issued by the American Urological Association. Similarly, the chances of outright failure are minimal — the need for a second vasectomy is less than 1 percent. read more