Vascectomy (?sp)

Gavin · 19-04-2002 9:55am #1

Anyone got one ?
Don't think I'll get one anytime soon, but am curious. Heard lot's of bad things about them. Painful, complications etc..

any comments from anyone that had one would be good.

Gav

seamus · 19-04-2002 10:26am

I could give you a description of exactly what they do. It's very straightforward. My dad got one after 4 kids. He never complained, but then my Mum was i the room at the time (he was explaining). Afaik, complications are rare, it's literally just a matter of snip snip.

Kraken · 19-04-2002 10:37am

please god no. Anything but that thats not even funny.

Shinji · 19-04-2002 1:16pm

Mmm, I'm not sure if the tech has been perfected yet - Occy might have a better idea - but there's been a lot of talk about being able to perform vasectomies non-intrusively using ultrasound. You'd be in and out in about two hours, start to finish, and it's *allegedly* reversible as well.

In terms of complications and so on - it's quite a common operation and as far as I know the percentage of people who have post-operation trouble is very low indeed.

Gordon · 19-04-2002 1:22pm

I've heard of births being had after vasectomys but then again I've heard that Jesus' face was seen on a potato.

eating · 19-04-2002 1:34pm

as i said

effects of a vascectomy is that you will be sterile

no high voice
no pain pissing

it involves knotting up a tube that is not directly related to urnination

{this ofcourse applies only to males}

stereo_steve · 19-04-2002 3:34pm

I "heard" that there is a guy version of the pill coming out which apparantly is 100% effective! Maybe the person who told me was just taking the piss, I don't know. Has anyone else heard about this?

Much easier than a vasectomy!

Victor · 19-04-2002 3:52pm

Not sure how reversible it is - I've heard comments about the immune system developing anti-bodies to your sperm (after all your sperm have a different genetic make-up to you).

Pain is probably more psychological than real, not that there would be no pain.

http://www.associatedurologists.com/faq.html

QUESTION: What is involved in a vasectomy?

The vasectomy is a fairly simple procedure and one the doctors do many of each year. The procedure is performed in the office and takes only a few minutes to complete. A small opening is made in the scrotum (sometimes two openings depending upon the exact procedure your doctor follows) and sections of the vas defrens (sperm ducts) are removed. After their removal, the vas defrens are clamped off with permanently installed small stainless steel clips and the opening is either closed with sutures or left to heal naturally (again, the exact procedure is dependent upon the technique chosen by your doctor). Immediately following the procedure the patient is dismissed from the office and advised to return to home and rest for the next couple of days. A follow-up appointment for a semen analysis is recommended six weeks after surgery.

eating · 19-04-2002 3:56pm

Originally posted by stereo_steve
I "heard" that there is a guy version of the pill coming out which apparantly is 100% effective! Maybe the person who told me was just taking the piss, I don't know. Has anyone else heard about this?

Much easier than a vasectomy!

my gf is on the pill , and its not 100% effective , so use protection aswell.

i'm sure if i took the pill it would stop me having periods too

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does anyone know if it is covered by BUPA or VHI ?
or would the health board cover it ?

Robbo · 19-04-2002 4:14pm

Now that generic .ie names are allowed...

http://www.vasectomy.ie/

stereo_steve · 20-04-2002 5:07pm

did a quick search on google and found a site with details for the "male pill" However it seems that its only 99% effective.

http://www.pillformen.com/

JustHalf · 21-04-2002 12:35am

Originally posted by eating
{this ofcourse applies only to males}

A vasectomy is a male-only op. Women get a hysterectomy or tube-tying, both far more major than the old "snip-snip".

mayhem# · 21-04-2002 1:05am

Listen to this:

*Sharp implement*

*Scrotum*

Do you really want to hear those two in the same sentence?

smiles · 21-04-2002 9:25pm

Originally posted by mayhem#
Listen to this:

*Sharp implement*

*Scrotum*

Do you really want to hear those two in the same sentence?

typically male, I assume you're in the favour of the woman getting "fixed" ?

:rolleyes:

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mayhem# · 21-04-2002 9:42pm

Originally posted by smiles

typically male, I assume you're in the favour of the woman getting "fixed" ?

:rolleyes:

<< Fio >>

Typically female, jumping to conclusions without checking all the facts...;-)

smiles · 21-04-2002 9:43pm

What facts would they be?

What other alternatives would you offer?

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JustHalf · 22-04-2002 12:16pm

Originally posted by smiles
What other alternatives would you offer?

He's saying he wouldn't get a vasectomy, not that women should have a tube-tying or a hysterectomy.

Vasectomy isn't ever necessary. It's just another option to prevent unwanted children. There are other means of contraceptives.

smiles · 22-04-2002 4:17pm

Originally posted by JustHalf
He's saying he wouldn't get a vasectomy, not that women should have a tube-tying or a hysterectomy.

Vasectomy isn't ever necessary. It's just another option to prevent unwanted children. There are other means of contraceptives.

Other almost 100% methods?

and no the pill doesnt count.

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Victor · 22-04-2002 6:13pm

Originally posted by smiles
Other almost 100% methods? and no the pill doesnt count.

Stop winding people up!

azezil · 23-04-2002 9:32am

Originally posted by Victor
Stop winding people up!

stop replying to spam with spam... don't make me edit j0o asses!!

Saruman · 25-04-2002 1:23pm

Stupid question time.. but serious... if someone had one.. and basically its just a tied off tube... can it be undone?

Victor · 25-04-2002 1:39pm

Originally posted by Saruman
Stupid question time.. but serious... if someone had one.. and basically its just a tied off tube... can it be undone?

Yes, but there are no guarantees AFAIK.

Beruthiel · 25-04-2002 2:03pm

Originally posted by Victor

Yes, but there are no guarantees AFAIK.

That is correct Victor, it's something you should not get done until you are well and truely sure, as it can be reversed but no with guarantees.
A doctor will not perform this operation unless you are over 30 years of age. It's a very simple operation done under local anesthetic and you are out in a few hours. It's no big deal and I think for men it's a mental thing - nobody's touching the family jewels!

hysterectomy or tube-tying,

Justhalf - under no circumstances would a doctor perform a hysterectomy on a women for these purposes, you get your tubes tied which is more complicated and done under anesthetic you will spend a day in a hospital , you are over it in a week.

Static M.e. · 25-04-2002 2:46pm

Cant you get your little guys frozen ?
Incase you ever need some again ......

...On another note my friend won a competion in Boston 2 years
ago on fathers day and guess what was the prize?
He didnt get it though cuz they sent him a cheque to have it done and he just spent it.....still great fathers day presant idea;)

smiles · 25-04-2002 10:05pm

Originally posted by Victor
Stop winding people up!

I don't wind people up.
I was expressing my opinions.
There is a difference.

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Our man in Havana · 25-04-2002 10:28pm

Originally posted by Beruthiel

A doctor will not perform this operation unless you are over 30 years of age

Thats discrimination. I am 27 and I have thought of getting the snip. How can I be refused this procedure.

Naturally I would go private.

LegacyUser · 26-04-2002 8:07am

Originally posted by Bond-James Bond

Thats discrimination. I am 27 and I have thought of getting the snip. How can I be refused this procedure.

Naturally I would go private.

I believe they think that by the age of 30 you should know what you're doing and if you had wanted to have kids you'd probably have thought/done something about it by then

fi · 01-05-2002 6:21pm

Originally posted by Victor
Not sure how reversible it is - I've heard comments about the immune system developing anti-bodies to your sperm (after all your sperm have a different genetic make-up to you)..

my x had a vesectomy after our last child in 1994

he got it reversed in 2000 to spite me so he told me and got the g/f pregnant, they had a little boy on the 11 sept 2001

fools

fi · 01-05-2002 6:25pm

Originally posted by Saruman
Stupid question time.. but serious... if someone had one.. and basically its just a tied off tube... can it be undone?

they dont tie it they actually cut a length off so it cannot re connect naturally, when you et it reconnected the have to tug and streatch !!!!

sally.ie · 01-05-2002 9:13pm

hi gav.. i dont know your age or whatever... but i would say to you.. please dont ever think of getting the snip snip done,you never know when you might need a real live sack full:)

JustHalf · 01-05-2002 9:46pm

Originally posted by Beruthiel
Justhalf - under no circumstances would a doctor perform a hysterectomy on a women for these purposes, you get your tubes tied which is more complicated and done under anesthetic you will spend a day in a hospital , you are over it in a week.

I know. Hysterectomy does the job, but is usually done for different reasons (like cancer).

And I think they're terrible operations, but women keep talking about how "simple" it is to get your nads opened.

You never know, I might end up having one eventually, but YIKES like.

OW!

Tazz T · 02-05-2002 12:05am

my mate had a vasectomy after having enough kids with his wife. Got infected - pure agony - had to have another operation to sort it out. Broke up with his wife, got together with someone else who now wants kids. Big strain on the relationship - now he can't.
It's something to really think about. I wouldn't do it myself.

mocar · 11-05-2002 9:40pm

my husband had a vasectomy a year ago. was in and out (excuse the pun) in 10 minutes. It was the best thing that happened to us. We both didnt want anymore kids. we were very very sure about it. You have to be sure to be sure. It is painful for 1 or two days he says but was fine afterwards. Did the bold thing the day after so couldnt have been that sore :-)
just be very sure.
mo:eek:

Corega · 19-05-2002 12:02pm

Hehe our headmaster had a vescectomy a while ago and his wife is about 60, puzzlement in my head, is he having an affair? None of my business really, but anyway apparently it's no big deal and is relatively painless.

Rufus T Firefly · 19-05-2002 2:35pm

Anyone know how much it costs to get a vasectomy done? The two half bricks are cheaper, but my pain threshold isn't that high.

mocar · 24-05-2002 8:33pm

it costs less then £250. old money ( when i was a girly i used to walk bare foot to school:p ) convert if you wish. my mate got it done on the irish health service. took about 2 months but cost nothing.....

mo

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