Whether it’s that you and your partner feel like your family is complete and you have enough children, or you are childless and want to stay that way, we have a permanent solution for you: our vasectomy procedure in Houston.
What is a vasectomy?
A vasectomy is a permanent form of male birth control in which a man’s vas deferens (sperm duct)—which connects his epididymis to his urethra—are cut and sealed.
With the vas deferens disconnection, the sperm never makes it to the epididymis and therefore is not present in the ejaculate.
During our minimally-invasive, no-scalpel vasectomy procedure (also known as a keyhole vasectomy), discomfort and pain will be very minimal; you should only feel the sting of the local anesthetic.
Treatment Details
Treatment type
Minor out-patient surgery
Treatment frequency
1
Treatment time
Around 30 minutes in-office
Downtime
You should be able to return to work a few days after surgery unless you have a strenuous job or physical labor. Your doctor will discuss when you are able to return to physical labor.
What It Treats
Male sterilization
Male birth control
How Vasectomies Work
Step 1
First, we'll talk with you about your goals for your vasectomy procedure in Houston, TX, and the permanent effect it will have on your reproductive future. We recognize this isn’t a decision to take lightly, so we will provide you with all the treatment information and answer any questions you have.
When you're completely informed and confident in your decision, we'll schedule your vasectomy procedure.
Step 2
Before arriving for your procedure, clean your genital area thoroughly. You should bring an athletic supporter, or jockstrap. We recommend having a support person with you to drive you home.
To begin your vasectomy, Dr. Christi will clean the area and then apply numbing cream. After letting the cream sit and numb you for 10 minutes, she will then inject a local anesthetic to ensure a painless procedure. If you are experiencing procedure anxiety, we offer Pro-Nox, a 50/50 Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen gas mixture to reduce procedure- and pain-related anxiety. You simply breathe in through the mouthpiece and begin feeling more relaxed. You are in complete control of your Pro-Nox intake and the effects will wear off after just a few minutes.
Step 3
This procedure, also called the “keyhole vasectomy," utilizes a sharp hemostat (a precise surgical tool that minimizes discomfort) to enter the scrotum and raise the vas deferens.
Dr. Christi will then remove a short segment of each tube and seal the remaining parts up. She will apply gauze if there’s bleeding and then apply a clamp to the scrotum for 5 minutes to close the entrance site. Usually sutures aren’t needed; the incision is so small that the scrotum closes up on its own within a few minutes. Your vasectomy procedure in Houston will take 15 to 20 minutes.
Recovery
Recovery is relatively smooth and painless. Take it easy for 3 days after your procedure and refrain from sex, ejaculation, and heavy exercise for 1 week. If you find it necessary, ice the area and take anti-inflammatories for discomfort and inflammation.
We usually perform this procedure on a Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday so you can take the weekend to fully recover.
Unless your job involves strenuous activity/physical labor, you will be able to return to work 3 days after your vasectomy procedure in Houston.
Benefits of the No-Scalpel Vasectomy Procedure in Houston, TX:
Permanent form of birth control
No-scalpel procedure for minimal discomfort
Zero stitches
Fast recovery
A "one and done" treatment
Most effective form of birth control besides abstinence
Real results
No-Scalpel Vasectomy Results
Permanent sterilization, possibly with mild pain, bruising and swelling in the genital area, which fades in approximately 2 weeks.
Learn More
In this video, Dr. Christi explains how a vasectomy procedure in Houston works and debunks some of the common misconceptions associated with it.
Hint: You will still have erections, ejaculate normally, and your sexual performance and urinary health will remain unchanged.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No—At the time of your vasectomy you will receive a take-home test kit in which you will use to collect your ejaculate and send to our lab for sperm tests. We will test your specimen for sperm and contact you with results.
There will still be sperm in your ducts until you ejaculate around 30 times. So, use back-up contraception until you are given the all clear from us.
No, the vasectomy procedure at ChristiMD Medical Group won’t change or eliminate your ejaculate. It will still present as usual and appear normal.
No, a vasectomy procedure doesn’t affect your orgasm.
Any minimal pain you may feel will occur when the local anesthetic is injected. After that, you should feel no pain at all during the vasectomy procedure.
To get our vasectomy procedure in Houston, TX, you will have to be at least 18 years old.
A vasectomy is a permanent procedure; once you have it done, you won’t have to get it done again.
The procedure itself takes between 15 and 20 minutes. The total in-office time with getting checked in and numbed with local anesthesia is around 30 minutes.
Almost all vasectomies can be reversed; however, we treat vasectomies as a permanent procedure at ChristiMD Medical Group. A vasectomy reversal is a very expensive, lengthy procedure and does not always guarantee that you will have the ability to conceive a child.
No, your hormones will not change as a result of a vasectomy.
Vasectomies are considered over 99% effective and are considered the most effective form of birth control after abstinence.
If you are at least 18 years old with no major health conditions and are looking for permanent birth control, you are likely a candidate for a vasectomy. Schedule a consultation to get the process started!