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How does a vasectomy work?
The vas deferens are tubes that carry sperm; a vasectomy closes or blocks those tubes so semen no longer contains sperm. You still ejaculate, and hormones and sex drive are not affected. It is not effective right away, so a follow-up semen test confirms success. If you are ready for permanent birth control, you can schedule a consultation at our Alpharetta / Roswell office.
How does a vasectomy stop sperm from reaching semen?
The vas deferens are tubes that carry sperm. A vasectomy closes or blocks those tubes, so semen no longer contains sperm.
What stays the same after the procedure?
It's a quick procedure, and our urologists keep you comfortable. You still ejaculate, and hormones and sex drive are not affected.
When does it become effective, and who should book a consult?
It's not effective right away, so a follow-up semen test confirms success. If you're ready for permanent birth control, schedule a consultation.
Book a visit with Advanced Urology today.
Questions to bring to your visit
- When should I come back for the semen test that confirms success?
- How will you keep me comfortable during the procedure?
What happens at your visit with us?
Come ready to talk about whether you are sure you want permanent birth control, and bring a list of medicines, especially blood thinners. The consultation is at our Alpharetta / Roswell office; the procedure itself is typically done in our surgery center in the same building.
When should I call us?
Call us if you are ready to discuss a vasectomy, or if you have already had one and need the follow-up semen test that confirms success. Severe scrotal pain, rapidly increasing swelling or fever after a procedure belongs in an emergency room.
How do our urologists approach this?
Our urologists explain that a vasectomy closes or blocks the vas deferens so semen no longer contains sperm, while ejaculation, hormones and sex drive stay the same. They also stress that it is not effective right away, which is why the semen test matters.
Our urologists, physician assistants and nurse practitioners see adults from Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Crabapple and Mountain Park at our Alpharetta / Roswell office.
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