Vasectomy is a simple procedure that is very effective in
preventing pregnancy. Men usually have no side effects from
vasectomy, and no change in sexual performance or function. Some
men will feel sore for a few days, but pain can be relieved by
analgesics and an ice pack.
Review Date: 03/30/2010
Reviewed By: Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of Obstetrics
and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Redmond,
Washington; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
