The Month of March Means Time For the Prime Cut – Vasectomy

Vasectomy remains one of the easiest and cost effective methods of permanent contraception. Many men opt for the outpatient procedure during the month of March so they can chill out and stay glued to the TV for March Madness the month-long college basketball tournament.

In the past few years, there’s an annual spike of vasectomies of approximately 10% in men getting the prime cut shortly before the nationally-televised tournament begins.

The idea is that, with weeks of games to catch up on, they’ll have plenty to keep them occupied and distracted while they recuperate on the sofa for a few days.

I perform the no-scalpel, no-needle vasectomy in my office. The procedure is usually accomplished in 15 minutes. A single, small, less than 1\4 inch opening, is created on the scrotum using a local anesthetic that does not require a needle to render the skin free of any pain or discomfort. The procedure consists of dividing the vas or the tubes located in the scrotum that transports sperm from the testicles to the ejaculation fluid that exits the penis at the time of orgasm. The vas ends are sealed with tiny clips or sutures. By dividing the vas, no sperm can reach the seminal fluid (semen), which is ejaculated from the penis during sex. Since there is no sperm in the semen, a woman’s egg can’t be fertilized – and the procedure has nearly 100% success rate. Most men will not feel any pain during the procedure. In most cases the small opening requires no sutures and the opening will close within 1-2 days after the procedure.

After a vasectomy, a man’s hormones remain normal, and there is no noticeable difference in his ejaculate volume, since sperm make up only a tiny part of the semen.

Many men ask what happens to the sperm produced by the testicles. Because the sperm cannot come out after the vas deferens is cut, like other dead body cells, the sperm disintegrate and are reabsorbed by the body.

After the procedure, men are instructed to go home and lay flat in bed and apply an ice pack or a pack of frozen peas on top of the scrotum for 30 minutes of each hour. However, many will feel some minimal discomfort for a couple of days after the procedure. Most men can return to all activities including sexual intimacy within 5-7 days after the procedure

After a vasectomy, a man’s hormones remain normal, and there is no noticeable difference in a man’s ejaculate volume, since sperm make up only a tiny part (less than 5%) of the semen.

The procedure does not affect the hormones produced in the testicle (testosterone) and therefore, there is no impact on a man’s virility or libido. The only change is in his fertility!

Bottom Line: Vasectomy is an effective and nearly painless means of contraception. So if you want to watch NCAA basketball games in peace and quiet, talk to your doctor about a vasectomy. It’s a cut above the rest!

Achieve Serenity During March Madness With A No-Scalpel, No-Needle Vasectomy

March Madness is on the horizon and what an ideal time to have your vasectomy. A few years ago I had a program that generated a lot of enthusiasm for having your vasectomy on one of the weekends of March Madness. (http://neilbaum.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/YOURology-Update-March15.pdf)

What does March Madness and vasectomy have in common? You probably answered, “very little.” However, many men who opt for a vasectomy as a permanent form of contraception are making the decision to have their “prime cut” this week or next week so they can watch the Sweet Sixteen and Final Four while recovering from the 15 minute procedure that can be easily done in the doctor’s office without a scalpel or a needle.

Many male basketball fans may be looking for the perfect excuse to lounge in front of the television all week. Many urologists, including myself, have the perfect solution: Get a vasectomy, the perfect cut!
I am suggesting a “3-Point Shot” plan – one vasectomy, one free pizza, and one weekend excuse to watch college basketball.

It is common for many men to schedule the procedure on a Thursday or Friday so they can have the weekend to relax. While the NCAA tournament lasts longer than the recovery period for a vasectomy – which is usually 2-3 days – this is a good excuse for basketball aficionados to catch a few games while enjoying uninterrupted viewing of basketball games.

So if you want to have a few days to watch the games without interruption, call our office to schedule an appointment. For more information, go to my website, http://www.neilbaum, and watch a video about the procedure and how it can be performed without pain or discomfort.

No baby and no more tuitions: consider the no-scalpel, no-needle vasectomy.