The following are general stories, detailing the typical vasectomy experience. Some of the stories contain minor short-term complications.
I am 42 and have 2 wonderful children. I am getting my vasectomy on next Friday, 2/18. I am REALLY a bit nervous about this, though I do want to get it done. I am more nervous about the pre-op prep and actual “cutting” than what it will feel like afterward. I don’t like condoms, … Continue reading
I had my procedure done a month ago and wanted to share how my experience has been: The night before my procedure (Thursday), I shaved as good as I could and called it a night. I slept well and went to my 11 AM appointment on Friday. I really wasn’t as nervous as I thought … Continue reading
Hi, everybody! I’ve been lurking for a few weeks now, and thought it was about time for me to share my experiences so far. I have put them in a “diary” format for clarity. I typed as I went, and didn’t pay much attention to grammar. In the text below, I mention taking ibuprofen (Advil) … Continue reading
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Donut-shaped pillowErgonomic Innovations Orthopaedic SeatHello. This is from my perspective, but my husband has been sharing it all with me! Background I am 33, he is almost 32. We’ve been married for four years and are childfree. First marriage for both, no children from any previous relationships. We didn’t experience any of the horror stories we’d heard about urologists … Continue reading
Had my vasectomy last Thursday morning. Waiting for the doctor to show up was the worst part (ie thinking about the unknown). Anyway, the second-worst part was the anesthetic… The first needle wasn’t that bad because I didn’t know it was coming. The second one was very bad because I knew what was going to … Continue reading
First I want to say how great it is to have this particular resource where folks who have been through the procedure(s) can share their experiences. Other than the zealous pro/con propaganda that is on the internet, these are real-world comments from real-world people. Glad to be added to the mix! I think that it’s … Continue reading
I have been lurking in here for the last two weeks and yesterday was the big day for me. I’m 31 years old with no kids but two abortions (to my horror and relief) behind me. I would have supported the two kids as part of my ‘responsibility’ but was quite relieved when my partner … Continue reading
I won’t bore you with my life details. Just tell you that I’m 29, college educated, wife of 8 years, 2 kids. We decided to have a Vasectomy. I’m on board and so is the wife. She’s a stay-at-home mom but even so, 2 kids keep us busy and we’re happy with this size of … Continue reading
After reading your site extensively, I wanted to share my story so that others considering this procedure have yet another story to read through. I had my vasectomy this past Friday (March 28, 2004) and it is now Sunday and all is well. The procedure went without a hitch, and my doctor was very helpful … Continue reading
Finally got around to having my vasectomy done on 20th May (2004). I was really nervous, having already backed away from the whole thing after visiting a well known UK family planning organization and being told by a very young receptionist that there was absolutely nothing to worry about. Well, that’s my concerns dismissed as … Continue reading
Hi! My husband recently underwent a vasectomy, and we had such a positive experience, we wanted to share it with your website. Hope it’s useful! I’m writing this for all you worried guys and ladies out there – we were there, too. But trust me, life after a vasectomy is a beautiful thing. Of course, … Continue reading
During the spring of 2003, my wife of then 14 years began to bring up the subject of a vasectomy. At age 37 she was beginning to worry about the possible complications that could result from a birth-control “accident.” Although she was primarily thinking about medical complications, at age 44 I was concerned a bit … Continue reading
View on Amazon Read our review We only recommend products we think are useful for our readers. If you make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.I’m 34, a banker, and my wife just had our second child in Sept. We have a girl and now a boy, the family is complete! The plan was if she had a c-section with our son, she would have had her tubes tied. Fortunately (for her) she had a natural birth. Unfortunately for my … Continue reading
I had my vasectomy done on 18 December 2003 I thought I’d write a one month follow up. I had a “Chinese” vasectomy, where the urologist cuts two little slits, cuts the vas, cauterizes them, then seals it all up. The total procedure took 30 minutes or so. I went to Asheville Urology in Asheville, … Continue reading
Thanks for the site, I’ve found it very useful. I thought it might be useful for you to have my story, it’s a bit different from others’, though in many way’s much the same. I’m 39, married 15 years with two daughters, 11 and 7. We’d always planned to stick at two kids, my wife’s … Continue reading