Board-certified urologist Cooper W. Buschemeyer, MD has years of experience performing safe and effective vasectomies in the comfort of his office. To learn more about the procedure or to schedule an appointment, call the office in Conroe or The Woodlands, Texas, today.
You can also request an appointment using the convenient online booking feature. A vasectomy is a simple office procedure that provides effective birth control for men. The procedure works by stopping sperm from getting into semen. During a vasectomy, Dr. Buschemeyer cuts the vas deferens, the tube that carries sperm from your testicles to the urethra.
That prevents the sperm from reaching the urethra, where they mix with semen right before ejaculation. Buschemeyer does your vasectomy using a topical anesthetic. He uses a special instrument that makes a tiny hole in the scrotum. Then he gently pulls the vas deferens through the hole, cuts it, and seals the two ends. He repeats the same procedure on both testicles. You may have mild discomfort or swelling, but that goes away in a few days, and you can go back to work the next day.
It takes about a week to heal fully. During that time, you should avoid strenuous activities, including sex. Even though the vas deferens are cut, and new sperm do not leave the testicle, you still have sperm in the tube on the other side of where it was cut.
It takes about three months or 20 ejaculations to clear all the sperm out. During your follow-up appointments, Dr. Buschemeyer checks your sperm count to determine when you can safely have sex without backup birth control. If you change your mind down the road and want to have more children, you can have microsurgery to reconnect the vas deferens. Your odds of a successful reversal go down as more time passes. Buschemeyer, MD or request an appointment online today.
