When you're sure don't want to have any more children, vasectomy is one of the best choices a responsible man can make for his family. The procedure is safe and 99.9% effective in preventing an unwanted pregnancy, unlike most other forms of contraception. Men have few options when it comes to birth control. Condoms, unpopular [...]
Sex is supposed to be pleasurable – passion, intimacy, even a little wild abandon. But the fun quotient drops when you’re worried about getting your partner pregnant. If your family is the right size right now, have you considered a getting a vasectomy? Sexual intercourse is an essential component of a healthy, intimate relationship. But if [...]
A vasectomy doesn't stop the production of sperm - it stops sperm from being included in the semen you ejaculate. So what happens to the sperm that's still being produced? Whether you know it or not, your testicles are a sperm factory set up to produce sperm throughout your life time. How Sperm Is Made? [...]
Dr. Jack Chang has volunteered countless hours in support of No Scalpel Vasectomy International (NSVI), a non-profit organization dedicated to making vasectomy available in developing nations. Teams of volunteer medical professionals travel to designated locations to train in-country doctors in the no-scalpel technique and perform vasectomies. For some men, NSVI offers the only reliable and affordable [...]
Top 4 Common Reasons For Pain After Vasectomy The most common fear of men considering vasectomy is how much pain and discomfort will I experience during and after? Men are often surprised even when I see them in follow up at how trivial it was. I had a patient who went kite-boarding the next day [...]
It's rare these days to find a family that doesn't use some type of contraception. From pills to condoms, shots, sponges or IUDs, couples make decisions about the number of children they want to have. Family planning is the norm. As of 2011, 1,773, 000 Canadian men and women chose surgical options to permanently remove the risk [...]
Vasectomy is the most effective and affordable method of family planning available. Surgically, it’s less complex and less expensive than a tubal ligation for a woman. Once the sterility is achieved, there’s no more paying for birth control, no more worries about unwanted pregnancy. Most men report increased sexual satisfaction as a result. Those are [...]
No Scalpel Vasectomy International, Inc. (NSVI) is a non-profit organization that provides no scalpel vasectomies at no charge. Dr. Jack Chang of Pollock Clinics is a long time member and just recently returned from the latest mission in February 2017. Importance of Vasectomy The poverty facing families in many developing nations, such as the Philippines or [...]
Sometimes are patients tell us that they have reviewed the entire website but maybe it was a while ago or they forgot or maybe they just want quick vasectomy facts before coming in. With that being said, here are the 6 things you must know before your vasectomy! 1. A man will not be sterile immediately after [...]
So, is there anything funny about vasectomies? We’re not talking ‘accidental funny’ here, either. What strikes us as somewhat hilarious about the procedure are the excuses guys will come up with to avoid even discussing one. Vasectomy myths abound. Let’s face it, there has never been a husband or boyfriend who has ever said something [...]
