MALE STERILISATION (VASECTOMY): REASONS I CANNOT USE IT
Are there any reasons why I could not have a vasectomy?
Generally you need to talk over some issues with your doctor before you can know if you can have a vasectomy or not. Some things that may make vasectomy more difficult, at least under a local anaesthetic, could be: medical problems such as diabetes, epilepsy, bleeding disorders or if you are on anticoagulant therapy, or if you have any lumps in your testes that have not yet been diagnosed.
There are some conditions that need to be treated before you can have a vasectomy. They include high blood pressure, a tendency to bleed, and any infection or dermatitis on the skin of the scrotum.
Why would I want to choose a vasectomy? You may want to choose a vasectomy if you have all the children you want and you feel sure that no matter what happens, you would not want to have any more children. You may choose vasectomy even if you have never had children if you feel absolutely convinced that you won’t ever want a child, or if there is a genetic reason why you should not father any children.
If you and your partner have decided that sterilization is the best contraceptive option for you as a couple, and you have to choose between vasectomy and tubal ligation, vasectomy is often a better choice. Compared to tubal ligation, vasectomy is more effective. The procedure takes a shorter time as an outpatient or in a clinic, and recovery is usually quicker. But it’s important that you feel comfortable with the decision, and you are not agreeing to do it just to please your partner.
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