Vasectomy has long been regarded as a permanent, safe and effective form of contraception. Its benefits are often summarized as minimally invasive and largely risk-free. But that may not be the full ...

This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Key Takeaways: After a vasectomy, sperm production doesn’t stop — but sperm can’t travel through the vas deferens … ...

Vasectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the United States. This straightforward operation is a form of birth control that works by preventing sperm from leaving the body ...

A vasectomy is a surgery that prevents pregnancy. This procedure stops sperm from reaching a person’s semen. While the person will still be able to ejaculate, the semen will not have sperm and cannot ...

If you’ve decided you don’t want to have children (or any more than you already have), congratulations — it’s a hard decision for many men. Now that you know what you want (or don’t), you might be ...

A vasectomy is a minor surgical procedure that blocks sperm from mixing with semen. This prevents someone with a penis from getting someone pregnant. It’s a common method of contraception that about ...

Vasectomy is simple, safe, and shockingly underused in the United States. When a couple decides they are done having children, who takes on the responsibility of permanent birth control? Women's ...