Vasectomy - Consent
The couple should be provided with all the necessary information before they sign the consent
The couple should be provided with all the necessary information before they sign the consent
Usually it is advised that both the male and female partners should give consent for the procedure. The consent form should also indicate the possible failure rate of the procedure and use of contraceptives till 3 months after vasectomy. The form should clearly also indicate that for all practical purposes the surgery is irreversible as the result of vas reversal is not satisfactory.
Having had a traditional bi-lateral vasectomy myself over 29 years ago, I can tell you that it is a very easily done procedure with minimal pain. I had my surgery done in very early afternoon and was working already that evening due to the fact that I had to as I was a dairy farmer and had cows to be milked. Other than the milking and routine chores, I did take it easy for several days and tried to ice my scrotum area whenever possible. I had a very quick recovery, went for sperm check in two months and was given the "all clear" for safe sex. Best decision my wife and I did during our entire marriage. Forgot to mention that we had two children and our family was complete before having the vasectomy. I am writing this for educational purposes hoping that it will encourage men contemplating vasectomy to go ahead with it.