Vasectomy Flashcards
1
Q
Action
A
Vas deferens cut and tied via forceps through skin or 2 x 1cm cuts in scrotum.
Done under local anaesthetic
Takes about 20 minutes
2
Q
Treatment course
A
Single operation
3
Q
Side effects
A
Failure (1 in 2000) Bleeding, bruising, infection Swollen scrotum for a few days Sperm granulomas may form if leaks Chronic testicular pain (1-3%)
4
Q
CI
A
May consider children in future
5
Q
Comments
A
May take up to 3 months for remaining sperm to be used up
Sperm sample at 8 weeks, then 2-4 weeks later (both must be -)
Can have sex (with condom) whenever pt feels ready
6
Q
Positives vs negatives
A
+ long term
- irreversible, surgical risks
