If you and your partner are looking for a permanent birth control method, vasectomy is just the right option for you. A vasectomy is a highly effective, quick, and simple procedure. Being minimally invasive, the procedure rarely has side effects or complications. 

Some people who consider a vasectomy may have some myths regarding the procedure and the outcomes. Before you get a vasectomy in Brooklyn, New York, you must know a few essential facts that could alter your decision and beliefs about a vasectomy. 

Facts about Vasectomy. 

• Vasectomy has no effects upon your sexual life:

The hormone testosterone is responsible for sperm production, erection, and libido. In a vasectomy, the vas deferens are cut and tied. This prevents sperm transport to the ejaculatory duct and prevents sperm in the semen. The procedure has no effects on the level and production of testosterone. Therefore, vasectomy does not have any impact on sexual drive. 

Some people also believe that sex does not feel the same as it used to after a vasectomy. This is also a misconception, as the feeling while having sex is due to nervous innervation, and transmission of impulses through these nerves are responsible for the feeling perceived. A vasectomy has no effects upon the nerves, so the feeling remains the same. 

• Vasectomy is safe and effective:

Being a minimally invasive procedure, a vasectomy is highly effective and safe. The effectiveness is almost 100%. A patient can get back to work in 2-3 days, start working out in a week and start having sex in 7-10 days. 

• Sterilization does not happen immediately after a vasectomy:

The sperm in the semen starts to reduce after vasectomy, and you will have to go through a couple of tests to ensure that your semen does not have any sperms. This usually takes anywhere around two months or 20 ejaculations. A patient should take birth control pills for these 20 days. 

• A vasectomy can be reversed. 

The cut and tied vas deferens can be reversed using a surgical procedure, but the procedure is costly, and the surgery outcomes may not be favorable. In some cases, the surgery might even fail, and you may not be able to have children again. Therefore, you should consider a vasectomy only when you are sure you do not want to have children. 

Considering a vasectomy can be your best option if you do not have children. Other birth control methods, like pills, may have adverse effects, and condoms or barriers may not be as effective as a vasectomy. However, a thorough discussion with a physician is required before opting for a vasectomy to avoid complications.