Pro Vas (Vasectomy Alternative)
Dr. Safir also performs a new procedure called Pro-Vas. This procedure is an alternative to vasectomy. It involves no cutting; a special titanium clip puts pressure on the vas deferens, preventing the sperm from mixing with the semen.
How does Pro-Vas Work?
The Pro-Vas clip is pre-loaded into an applier that Dr. Safir uses for vas deferens application. The small implantable, permanent clip uses a titanium torsion spring to apply continuous force onto the vas, stopping the flow of sperm and rendering you azoospermatic (no measurable level of sperm).
Post-operative patient instructions and follow-up are similar to a vasectomy. You will be sterile post-procedure after 15-20 ejaculations (a semen analysis should be performed in 2-3 months). During this period you must continue to use another form of birth control.
Pro-Vas Overview:
- Virtually reduces post-procedural pain
- Provides a 50% faster procedure
- Decreases potential complications from a traditional vasectomy
- Delivers greater satisfaction
- Is reversible with a standard vasovasostomy procedure
Pro-Vas Benefits:
Choosing almost-permanent birth control is an important decision. You should discuss
this decision with those closest to you prior to committing to the Pro-Vas procedure.
Once you have explored your options and discussed the procedure in detail with your
physician, you can have the Pro-Vas procedure with confidence.
Pro-Vas is right if:
- You are certain you do not want any more children
- You want to stop worrying about unplanned pregnancy
- You want to stop managing temporary birth control methods
- You want more spontaneity in your sexual relationship
Pro-Vas should be delayed if:
- You may want to have children in the future
- You are feeling pressure by someone to have the procedure
- You are going through life changes such as a divorce
- You have serious health problems