The research originated by one of my girlfriend's question, who after learning my husband and my decision not to have any more kids, responded:
- So, are your husband getting snipped?
I felt quite appalled by playfulness and easiness she addressed this quite invasive surgical procedure. It seems like a lot people think of it as rather unpleasant but easy way of contraception. But is it? And I started to read.
The results are astonishing: wide array of side-effects, which may appear as soon as post-surgery, or later, in 3 or 5 years. Some complications require additional surgery, some will take a long time to go away, some would not. I agree, there is a percentage of good outcomes as well, but if I weight possibility of SUCH side effects taking their tall on our happy and healthy life... well, I am strongly against that. Maybe I take it too seriously. Or maybe I just love my man and our life as it is at present too much.
If you want to do your own research, here are some keywords to google:
"Post vasectomy pain syndrome", "vasectomy complications", "vasectomy side effects".
Search forums, where real patients post their experiences with the procedure.
One should always remember, that if vasectomy may be covered by some insurance plans, its riversal will not be. Vasectomy riversal may be reqired to remedy some side effects, and will cost from $6,000.00 to $20,000.00 depending on where you live and what kind of treatment is required. There is a possibility of outpatient operation with local anastesia, which will cost less, but generally is not recommended, and usually performed by less skilled doctors.
I would suggest to read and educate yourself before taking this step. And, please, stop addressing it as "snipping" - it is far more serious than that.
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