Vasectomy in Pittsburgh, PA

At Suburban Urologic Associates, we are dedicated to providing top-quality care for men’s sexual health. If you’re considering a vasectomy in Monroeville or Clairton, PA, our board-certified urologists can help. Vasectomy is a safe and effective form of permanent birth control that involves cutting the vas deferens, the tubes that carry sperm. While it is a permanent procedure, it is possible to have a reversal surgery if a patient changes their mind in the future.

Our urology clinics in Pittsburgh, PA, offer state-of-the-art vasectomy surgeries in a comfortable and compassionate environment. Contact us today at (412) 372-6330 to schedule an appointment and learn more about how a vasectomy can benefit you and your partner.

Benefits of a Vasectomy

It is recommended that men only get a vasectomy when they are certain that they no longer wish to have children. It is the preferred choice for many couples because:

• The use of male birth control (condoms) or female birth control (pills, IUDs, etc.) is no longer needed.
• The procedure is almost 100 percent certain to prevent pregnancy.
• It is much less expensive than female sterilization.

Vasectomy Types

In most cases, a vasectomy will be performed in-office and is considered an outpatient procedure. Full-anesthesia is not required, only a local anesthetic is necessary. There are two ways to complete this procedure.

No-Scalpel Vasectomy

A no-scalpel vasectomy does not use incisions, rather, the surgeon is able to access the vas deferens through very small holes. No stitches are needed for this form of surgery.

Recovery After the Procedure

Immediately following a vasectomy, there will be bruising and swelling, but those symptoms should subside after a few days. Apply ice packs every few hours to help control these symptoms. Wear tight-fitting underwear so that the scrotum is provided extra support.

Get plenty of bed rest during the first week. At the very least, stay off of your feet for two or three days. Avoid bathing for about 48 hours because this will allow the incisions to heal faster and prevent infection. Take the antibiotics that your doctor provides.

Most patients are able to return to their normal lives after one week.

Sex After a Vasectomy

Wait at least one week before having sexual intercourse. Keep in mind, you may not be sterile right away. Ejaculate may still contain sperm and may continue to for several months after the procedure. After a few months, the doctor will check sperm levels to confirm that it is declining until it reaches zero. Please use a second method of birth control.

The vasectomy will not affect your sex drive and orgasms. Occasionally, men feel a slight pressure in their testicles when aroused, but eventually, that feeling will go away.