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A vasectomy is a simple, safe and effective surgical procedure and an effective method of birth control. The operation doesn't change anything physically, except sperm count in your semen. Vasectomies don't change who you are or how you feel about sex or anything else. All it does is prevent pregnancies.
Although in some cases it is possible to surgically reverse a vasectomy, it should be considered to be a permanent procedure. The operation takes 20 to 30 minutes and can be performed by your GP at Dee Street Medical Centre under local anaesthetic. Doctor John Aiken specialises in the modern, 'no-scalpel' vasectomy, a procedure he has carried out frequently over the last 10 years.
Recovery from a vasectomy varies from individual to individual. If done on Friday, men can normally expect to be back at work on Monday. Most men experience three days of mild discomfort. Only a very small number of men experience more severe side affects. Your doctor will discuss this and all other possibilities with you before operating, to make sure you'll make a decision that is right for you.
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