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What Is Vasectomy?

Many men don’t know what vasectomy is and many have heard about it but don’t know exactly how it works. Some of them think that it is a process for complete removal of the testicles; some think that it is a process that will deny the experience that leads to an erection and orgasm while others think about it as a simple removal of manhood. These assumptions are completely wrong. Vasectomy is a medical intervention that permanently ensures men that they won’t be part of any unwanted pregnancy. It is actually a form of contraception that should be taken only when you are sure that you don’t want children. In many countries this procedure can be performed on patients that are older than 30. The procedure is very simple and it is finished only after a few minutes and the good thing is that there are almost no side effects. The surgeon simply redirects, or gets the vas deferens ligated to be more precise, which stops the sperm from leaving the scrotum. Ejaculation during orgasm is still present just like before the surgery but the sperm now doesn’t contain seed that is essential for reproduction.

When a man starts to think about vasectomy it is a little bit different because first of all examinations are a lot more difficult for men compared to women. Women get used to gynecological examinations after their first sexual intercourse or even before. They are not afraid of the examination itself. When it comes to medical procedures of male genitalia the situation is different. Many men don’t even want to talk about it. It is certainly good to know that not every female contraception (designed just for women) brings only positive effects. Hormonal protection (birth control pills) for example can cause a lot of physical complications like migraine, breast cancer etc. while sterilization or intrauterine devices are much more complicated methods compared to vasectomy. Besides that these methods can cause severe inflammation of the womb, discomfort and bleeding during sex and of course unpleasant feeling for the partner. There are cases with intrauterine implants where a man can feel the implant with his penis. In all these cases it is certainly very important to talk about the various options that are available. Condoms are of course the simplest method.

Another not so well known fact is that vasectomy is a reversible process (in 95% of the cases) which is not the case with female sterilization (irreversible process). Of course before any of these two procedures take place the patient should be completely certain that he or she doesn’t want children. Since it is possible for men to change their mind, doctors can perform a procedure that is called vasovasostomy and procedure that can reconnect the seminal vesicles. However this procedure is not always successful and there is a chance that the patient will remain infertile. The process of vasovasostomy is an expensive and difficult and that’s why patients are advised to think about both vasectomy and vasovasostomy carefully.

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Self-Examination Of Genital Organs

Self-examination of genital organs is a simple examination that you can do it on your own in order to determine some symptoms that can indicate presence of sexually transmitted diseases. Of course this doesn’t mean that you can do a diagnosis. What you find doesn’t necessary have to be a sign of some disease, but it is a good sign that you have to visit the doctor and get some advice. Sometimes these signs disappear but this doesn’t mean that you are cured. Keep in mind that if you had sexual intercourse without protection you had sex with all the people that had sex with your partner. Even if you didn’t have sex with anyone it is good to know that sexually transmitted diseases can be transferred without sexual intercourse by touch or blood contact.

Self-examination of male sexual organs begins with examination of the mouth of the urethra on the glans penis. In case you are not circumcised pull the foreskin down. Carefully look the glans and see if there is any redness, bumps, blisters or wounds. After that see if there are any warts (they appear like the warts on other parts of the body). Those who are not healed on time can grow up and start looking like cauliflower creations. If you notice any of these things you should go to your doctor. Furthermore, check your penis to the root and look for the same things that were mentioned previously. When you get to the root, separate the pubic hair and check your skin underneath. For the places that are hard to reach use a mirror. After that gently touch your testicles and see if there is any swelling or soreness. Sexually transmitted diseases can cause sharp pain and burning sensation during urination accompanied with discharge. In these cases you must visit your doctor as soon as possible.

When it comes to women, self-examination starts from the mons pubis down. Using a mirror is very helpful. First of all separate the pubic hair. Carefully look for blisters, redness, lumps and wounds. After that look for any warts that look no different than the warts on the other parts of the body. Ones that are not treated can cause a lot of trouble and that’s why you must visit a doctor if you find any of these signs. After that, examine the fold of the skin around the clitoris. Look if there are any of the signs mentioned before. Continue with the labia and around the mouth of the urethra. Deeper self-examination is not advised. Of course there can be other changes in the vagina that can take place deep in the vagina or in the womb but these areas should be examined by a doctor. Another sign of possible sexually transmitted disease presence could be a vaginal discharge, pain and burning sensation while urinating and a constant feeling of itching. If you are sexually active visiting the doctor should be a regular practice because it is the only way to prevent these diseases.