Contraception
My male partner is getting sterilized, what do I need to know about it?
A vasectomy (male sterilization) is a process where the testes are cut. Although semen will still be ejaculated, this will not have any sperm - and so this will permanently prevent pregnancy. It is recommended that after the procedure, you use a backup contraceptive for the first three months after the procedure has been done. According to the NHS, a vasectomy is more than 99% effective. There are two types of vasectomy: a conventional one that uses a surgical knife and the no-scapel vasectomy. The doctor doing your vasectomy whill discuss these options and will decide which one is best for you.
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