For couples who do not need fertility, they can take no medicine, wear a condom, or put an IUD. Sterilization is really a once-for-all, safe and reliable method of contraception.

Sterilization procedures, including tubal sterilization and vasectomy, are female sterilization and male sterilization, respectively.

But when it comes to male sterilization, men always have a sense of fear, and their first reaction is to refuse.

So what is male sterilization? Are male sterilizations traumatic and risky? Will it affect male function? Today we will answer them one by one

The operation site of male sterilization is the vas deferens, which can be occluded by adding closure, ligation, injection of sticky blockage, or electrocoagulation and burning, which considerably blocks the combination of sperm and egg, thus achieving the purpose of contraception.

The most common male sterilization operation is vasectomy, which began in the early 19th century. The operation process is not complicated. On both sides of the vas deferens, a 0.5 cm Make a small incision, pick out the vas deferens and cut off a small section, tie the two ends together, and sew one stitch for each of the two wounds.

Male sterilization is safer than female

Vasectomy is far superior to tubal ligation in terms of safety, technology, and economy.

• The operation is simpler: the vasectomy site is superficial, the operation only requires local anesthesia, and the probability of postoperative infection or complications is relatively low. The fallopian tube is located in the pelvis, the incision is large, the operation is relatively complicated, and the probability of postoperative infection or complications is relatively high.

• Less risk: If contraceptive fails after tubal ligation, it is easy to lead to ectopic pregnancy, which is very dangerous.

• Easier to go back: If you want to restore fertility, the surgery to connect the vas deferens is easier.

Will ligation affect male function?

Won't.

In fact, ejaculation is a nerve reflex, and ligation will not have any effect on sexual behavior.

The ligation does not touch the testicles that produce androgen, and of course it will not affect the male erection, which can still be firm after surgery. In addition, semen is mainly composed of prostatic fluid and seminal vesicles, and ligation does not affect the function of these two glands. There is currently no evidence that vasectomy has a negative effect on men's erectile function and sexual satisfaction.

What other precautions are there?

1. Who cannot have a vasectomy?

For men with systemic infection, severe varicocele, genitourinary infection, severe varicocele, scrotal skin disease , to be healed before ligation. Patients with severe anemia, mental illness, and bleeding tendencies are not suitable for ligation.

2. Ligation also has risks

Although a vasectomy is less invasive than a tubal ligation, it is also a procedure and carries the same risk of complications.

3. Do not throw away the condom immediately after ligation

In the early stage after ligation, it is necessary to use condoms for a period of time to be safer. Contraception can only be ensured by waiting at least 10 or more ejaculations, or preferably after the semen test confirms that there is no sperm.

4. Think carefully before deciding

In fact, there are many ways to use contraception for a long time. No matter which side is ligated, it is an invasive method, and the risk is much greater than that of condoms, birth control rings, and short-acting oral contraceptives. Before making a decision, you must carefully consider the wishes of the husband and wife, physical status, etc., and choose the right contraceptive method for you.