If the prospect of having the talk about vasectomy with your partner or husband affects your blood pressure, you’re not alone. If you have never even broached the subject before, we want to give you some tips to make it as pain free as possible. Let’s dive in on how to talk to your partner about getting a vasectomy.
Don’t Expect an Immediate Positive Response
There’s a lot going on in that male mind, and he has probably heard a lot of misinformation about the procedure. Let him have the time to express his fears and worries. Let him know you understand why he feels that way.
At the same time, give him some websites to look at with honest information and ask him to think about it. Give him your reasons for wanting him to get the vasectomy and work towards a shared decision when the time is right.
Get as Informed as You Can Be About Vasectomies
Do your own research or talk with Dr. Edward J. Sanchez to learn what you can. The more you know, the more comfortable you and your partner will be. There are a lot of myths out there about the process, so getting reliable information about the procedure can help tremendously.
Give Him the Good News
Time to banish all the myths surrounding vasectomy.
- A vasectomy does not impact sexual health or sex drive.
- It is performed in Dr. Edward J. Sanchez’s office under local anesthetic and options for additional therapies, such as ProNox (or “laughing gas”) are available to maximize comfort.
- Most men can return to work within a matter of days (typically after a weekend or so).
- A vasectomy does not impact any risk of cancer.
- Recovery is typically quick, with discomfort lasting on a brief time.
- While it’s a great idea to consider this a permanent form of contraception, reversal and other fertility options do exist.
- It is a lot less expensive and more reliable than female sterilization.
There are 500,000 happy men walking around every year who have gotten a vasectomy. You could be one too.
Vasectomy Specialist in Houston, TX
Contact board-certified urologist Dr. Edward J. Sanchez at (281) 351-5174 if you and your partner would like to schedule an appointment to discuss a vasectomy.
