Vasectomy - yes or no?

[Acala]

Should I get snipped? Soliciting opinions, advice, anecdotal evidence, and studies.

[brandon]

If you don't want any more kids... sure. I don't think there's really much risk or many side effects. You could freeze some sperm first in case you ever need it later.

[William Tell]

I wouldn't, man. I'm no medical expert, but I've come to the conclusion that most things are the way they are for a reason. Cutting yourself and such can change things in ways we probably can't comprehend yet. Sometimes surgery is necessary, but I would avoid it if I could. That's why I don't castrate my animals, the natural state always seems to be the best to me. Maybe I can't prove that's always the case, but it seems like a good rule.

We've seen more scientists coming to that conclusion about the appendix and such.

You should lead up on complications, and people's regrets first for sure. Like I said, I don't know much about it, and I certainly don't trust Wiki, but here's a start:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasectomy#Complications

[wizardwatson]

You lay on a table, doc applies local anisthetic, hopefully he's experienced as the tugging on that plumbing can cause minor shooting pain but nothing too bad. Snip, snip, a couple weeks of black and blue balls (no pain really except first few days a little dull pain) then back to normal. I didn't notice any side effects, had it done 11 years ago.

After that you get a take-home kit to squirt into to make sure none of your tadpoles are making it into your silly string.

[Ronin Truth]

Want more (any) kids? - Yes or No? If No, then Yes, vasectomy. It just simplifies your life some.

[luctor-et-emergo]

Sure, and for as far as I know it's reversible in most cases these days. In case you change your mind.

The one reason not to do it... Is probably racist.

[Acala]

I am a little concerned about the immunological response. It is common to develop antibodies to your own sperm after a vasectomy.

[DevilsAdvocate]

No. Don't cut up your body. You're fine just the way you are.

[Acala]

I wouldn't, man. I'm no medical expert, but I've come to the conclusion that most things are the way they are for a reason. Cutting yourself and such can change things in ways we probably can't comprehend yet. Sometimes surgery is necessary, but I would avoid it if I could. That's why I don't castrate my animals, the natural state always seems to be the best to me. Maybe I can't prove that's always the case, but it seems like a good rule.

We've seen more scientists coming to that conclusion about the appendix and such.

You should lead up on complications, and people's regrets first for sure. Like I said, I don't know much about it, and I certainly don't trust Wiki, but here's a start:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasectomy#Complications

I agree with your general philosophy. But the compelling reason to disregard it in this case can be stated in one word: condoms.

[Todd]

Don't do it.

[William Tell]

Don't do it.

When they are outlawed, only outlaws will have 'em.

[Acala]

Don't do it.

Hmmm . . . one of us is unclear on the concept of vasectomy. And I need to make damn sure it isn't me!

[Warrior_of_Freedom]

Do you want someone to take scissors to your balls? Yes or No?

[heavenlyboy34]

My dad got one during his first marriage and had it reversed later. AFAIK, no big deal. ETA: as with all non-essential medical treatment, look up a t00b and see if it's something you're comfortable having done to you.

[tod evans]

Aren't you close to my age? (boomer)

Women in our age bracket aren't generally fertile...

Unless you're doing the midlife thing, in which case have a ball.

[FunkBuddha]

After my second kid, my wife thought it would be a good idea. She barely even had the sentence out before I was on the phone scheduling the appointment. I've had no issues whatsoever. There was a little soreness for a few days but that's all.

One thing though. They told me i could shave myself or that the nurse could do it. I opted to do it myself and got a little overzealous and shaved everything. Don't do that. The itching from shaving was far worse than the surgery and the soreness.

[Sola_Fide]

My brother in law did it (who is married to my sister, a doctor) and he really regrets it now.

[Kotin]

I would not mess with male anatomy whatsoever as a lot a things could potentially affect testosterone production etc.. which is VERY important to male health.


I don't think the body takes it very well.. my question is: do they cut the nerves associated with ejaculation as well? or if they dont, is it traumatic or damaging to have an orgasm.. meaning, does the body still stimulate sperm to move through the vas deferens? and if so does it cause high pressure in the vas deferens that could be problematic? since it has nowhere to go..

I dont like anything about it. and I dont trust doctors with sharp objects around my junk..


but I could be wrong.

[William Tell]

Hmmm . . . one of us is unclear on the concept of vasectomy. And I need to make damn sure it isn't me!

Who cares? Either way you won't still have this concern:

I agree with your general philosophy. But the compelling reason to disregard it in this case can be stated in one word: condoms.

[heavenlyboy34]

I would not mess with male anatomy whatsoever as a lot a things could potentially affect testosterone production etc.. which is VERY important to male health.


I don't think the body takes it very well.. my question is: do they cut the nerves associated with ejaculation as well? or if they dont, is it traumatic or damaging to have an orgasm.. meaning, does the body still stimulate sperm to move through the vas deferens? and if so does it cause high pressure in the vas deferens that could be problematic? since it has nowhere to go..

I dont like anything about it. and I dont trust doctors with sharp objects around my junk..


but I could be wrong.

Agreed. Makes one wonder why some people purposely do that with elective circumcision...

[wizardwatson]

I would not mess with male anatomy whatsoever as a lot a things could potentially affect testosterone production etc.. which is VERY important to male health.


I don't think the body takes it very well.. my question is: do they cut the nerves associated with ejaculation as well? or if they dont, is it traumatic or damaging to have an orgasm.. meaning, does the body still stimulate sperm to move through the vas deferens? and if so does it cause high pressure in the vas deferens that could be problematic? since it has nowhere to go..

I dont like anything about it. and I dont trust doctors with sharp objects around my junk..


but I could be wrong.

I thought you were resident Jew?

"Not messing with anatomy" seems a little hypocritical.

Sperm that comes through the vas defs in only 5% of the ejaculate. Most of the silly string is just for fun.

[phill4paul]

I thought you were resident Jew?

"Not messing with anatomy" seems a little hypocritical.

Sperm that comes through the vas defs in only 5% of the ejaculate. Most of the silly string is just for fun.

???

[wizardwatson]

???

Three little sperm. I get it.

[heavenlyboy34]

???

It's a reference to the brit millah.

[fisharmor]

It's a reference to the brit millah.

I created a separate thread for it.

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthr...94#post5962394

[heavenlyboy34]

I created a separate thread for it.

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthr...94#post5962394

Well done! Looks like it has potential for interesting discussion.

[Acala]

Do you want someone to take scissors to your balls? Yes or No?

STAHP!!!!

[Acala]

Aren't you close to my age? (boomer)

Women in our age bracket aren't generally fertile...

Unless you're doing the midlife thing, in which case have a ball.

Ahem. Yes, I am 58. New girlfriend is . . . not 58.

[Acala]

I would not mess with male anatomy whatsoever as a lot a things could potentially affect testosterone production etc.. which is VERY important to male health.


I don't think the body takes it very well.. my question is: do they cut the nerves associated with ejaculation as well? or if they dont, is it traumatic or damaging to have an orgasm.. meaning, does the body still stimulate sperm to move through the vas deferens? and if so does it cause high pressure in the vas deferens that could be problematic? since it has nowhere to go..

I dont like anything about it. and I dont trust doctors with sharp objects around my junk..


but I could be wrong.

No, they don't cut any nerves unless they really screw it up. They cut the tiny little duct called the vas deferens that feeds a tiny bit of sperm into a large volume of other stuff.

But your concern is my main concern. The sperm gets reabsorbed by the body and often results in the body developing anti-bodies to your own sperm. That's what scares me. I don't want to trigger some kind of immune funkiness.

[mosquitobite]

Funniest thread you'll ever read on vasectomy:
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/other-talk/...d-de-sacs.html