Vasectomy at 28

LegacyUser

Hi

I'm 28 years old. I have a genetic condiditon which I have a 50% chance of passing onto my off spring. It is a wide-spectrum condition and sufferers can have symptomns from mild to severe.

I see a consultant on a yearly basis to assess the progression of my condition, (it's NOT CF btw before anyone asks).

I am concerend that the clinic will refuse to do me because I am young so I will ask my consultant on Wednesday when I see her if she will write me a referral for one. I am just wondering if any gentlemen here or women whose husbands got one can talk me through it.

Where did you go (or your husband go) and where do you reccomend? Do you reccomend any specific place to avoid? Is there any place open on weekends where I can go on Satuday to avoid missing a day off work? Will I be able to go to work the next day or will I need a week or two off work?

Thanks,

TheBoyConor

Normally a 28 year old guy without children will not be considered a suitable candidate for vasectomy as there is a good chance they will go on to change their minds.

However, you have a particular circumstance that may justify a vasectomy.

I would speak to your consultant for a recommendation, perhaps ask for a referral for genetic counselling also.

blairbear

OP, as a doctor, I can tell you that this is highly nuanced and nobody here can accurately advise you. You are seeing an expert in the field in one day. You should ask her. Nobody can answer all of those questions.

pc7

Just also to add with the advances in testing on pre-implantation of embryos. if not possible now it may be possible to screen and test for your condition to ensure you don’t pass it on to offspring in the future. If this is something that would change your mind on having children it may be worth considering holding off.
As others have said be sure and get good medical advice, best of luck op.

sexmag

I had mine at 30 after 2 kids,I am not sure I can name the place here but I filled out a form online ,had to watch a video about it and booked in the next week,had a consultation and the procedure, nowhere do I remember there being an age limit to have it or the need to have had children.

As precautions you can always freeze sperm but if you dont want kids thats your choice.

Speak/email doctors or clinics and ask them,no one here can give you definite answer other than their own experiences

joeguevara

A lot is going on here...main issue is genetic condition...with some procedures this can be bypassed so don't rush decisions.


At the moment you can make choices that don't include vasectomy. In the future there will be more the way medicine is progressing. If u don't want kids ok. If it's because if cindition then wait

banie01

Op I had my vasectomy at 28.
It was quite an involved process with my GP, and a counsellor before I was referred on to a Doctor who would perform the procedure.

Whilst there are always improvements in how sperm and egg can be combined and genetic screening.
My advice regarding approaching your vasectomy would be to treat it as full and final.
Plan accordingly.

1 of the most insulting and hurtful things said to me whilst in counselling was did I not think I was being exceptionally selfish in depriving any future partner of the chance of children!

I was quite perturbed by that to say the least

Good luck in your quest, and don't make any rash decisions.

matrim

There is a thread in the gentleman's club forum discussing vasectomy and where to get one. There are a number of doctors mentioned that you can go to without referral. They will check are you sure but should perform it if you want.