What is male sterilisation (vasectomy)?
A permanent surgical technique in which the vas deferens (tubes which carry the sperm) are sealed, so that sperm are no longer present in semen when a man ejaculates. Sperm continues to be produced by the testicles but its passage to the penis is blocked, so it is re-absorbed by the body. Vasectomy has no effect on orgasm, ejaculation, the production of male hormones or sex drive. The procedure takes 10 – 15 minutes. Sperm can take a few months to disappear from the ejaculatory fluids altogether, and you should use another method of contraception until tests indicate you no longer have sperm present. Vasectomy offers no protection against sexually transmitted infections and HIV. Over 99% effective. Emergency Methods: If you have had unprotected sex (without contraception), missed contraceptive pills or a condom has split or come off, you can take ’emergency contraception’ up to 120 hours after sex to help avoid pregnancy. It is most effective the earlier it is taken after unprotected s
