Vasectomy is a minor operation that consists in blocking the passage of sperm. Vasectomy is a means of male sterilization. It is also performed in some cases to prevent infection of the testis.
The ligation involves cutting the two vas deferens and seal the ends. The operation, which takes ten to thirty minutes is usually performed under local anesthesia.
Two small incisions are made in the skin of the scrotum to access the channels. These incisions are then closed with stitches. A second method, developed in China, involves piercing the skin instead of cutting it. The holes do not require stitches.
Generally, a person vasectomisée Friday returns to work on Monday. Sexual relations may resume as soon as you feel ready.
The complete sterility is confirmed by a semen analysis performed several weeks after the operation.
The reverse operation, that is to say, give passage to sperm, is possible, but the success rate is relatively low.
Vasectomy is legal in France since 1999.
13 juillet 2010
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