About Vasectomy
Vasectomy is a highly effective urology surgery for male birth control that is essentially
permanent. With nearly a half-million men in the U.S. opting for a vasectomy procedure
every year, vasectomy is actually the most commonly performed of all urology surgeries.
After a vasectomy is performed, sperm, produced in the vas deferens, can no longer
enter the semen. A man who undergoes vasectomy can still ejaculate normally; however,
because the ejaculatory fluid is devoid of any sperm, it cannot fertilize an egg.
Today’s urology specialists are now offering more advanced vasectomy procedures
than ever before.
Los Angeles urologist Dr. Michael Safir is one such urology specialist. He has wide-ranging
experience in the latest vasectomy procedures, including the revolutionary no- needle,
no scalpel vasectomy. Pain and other side effects are minimal to nonexistent; this
is why no needle, no scalpel vasectomies have become an increasingly popular option
in birth control for men. Vasectomy alternatives, such as the Pro Vas procedure,
have expanded the range of available male birth control choices.
After the Vasectomy Procedure
Recovery times for these next-generation vasectomy procedures are much shorter than with older methods. Most patients recover within one to two days. Long-term complications are rare.
Sexual activity can usually be resumed after one week. However, it is important to remember that until all residual sperm has left the body, you can still cause a pregnancy. For this reason, you should use another form of birth control for about 2 months. Dr., Safir will perform a post-vasectomy sperm count after two months to confirm the absence of sperm in the ejaculate.
If you’ve been considering getting a vasectomy, please call Dr. Safir at 1-888-DR-SAFIR or click here to make an appointment. Vasectomy is covered by most insurance plans.
Dr. Safir in the News
Dr. Safir recently appeared on the CBS show "The Doctors" where he discussed the benefits of a
PRO-VAS Vasectomy.