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MALE STERILISATION (VASECTOMY): QUESTIONS MEN ASK ABOUT VASECTOMY
Q. Do I need my partner’s consent to have a vasectomy?
A. Legally, only the person having the vasectomy needs to sign the consent form. Of course, if you have a partner, it is best if you have talked it over and both of you agree that your having a vasectomy is the best decision. Although it is not a legal requirement, some doctors may request your wife’s consent. You may want to check with your doctor to see if this is the case.
Q. How long do I have to wait after my vasectomy before I can have sex?
A. You should wait at least a few days, but basically you should wait until you feel comfortable. It may be a few days or a couple of weeks before you feel ready. It’s up to you.
Q. Will having had a vasectomy affect my erections or anything about the way I have sex?
A. No. Everything will function as usual. The only thing that will change is that when you ‘come’ there will be no sperm in the fluid you ejaculate. You won’t even be able to see or feel any difference there.
Q. I have heard that you can change your mind down the track and have the vasectomy reversed so you can have more children if you want to. Is that true?
A. Most men, but not all men, can have an operation to join the vas again, but after this they still may not be able to father a child. We don’t really know why a pregnancy doesn’t happen if the vas are rejoined and even if sperm is found in the semen again. Sometimes it just doesn’t happen. The main thing is that there is no guarantee that a reversal operation will work. In fact you should look at vasectomy as final. So if you have any doubts, it’s best to wait and use another method of contraception until you feel sure it is what you want. Then, if your life changes unexpectedly later on, you will know that it was definitely the best decision at the time and that you didn’t make it lightly.
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