A friend of mine had to get his nuts "untangled" for lack of a better scientific description, about a month after he healed, his wife was pregnant. He had been pounding away on her for years, and no baby, so he went to get checked, something in his vas diffrens was tangled...

I had another friend (roomate) who after child #5 decided to get his nuts snipped. Both of these guys had their tools worked on by the Army... I would pass on that...
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I've had a testicular sonogram; that warm gel and the hum of the sonograph probe was a load of fun. The only bad thing about it is having two women looking at your nuts (One worker, one observer), rolling them around, and they're not doing it for fun...

The good news was- no testicular cancer! (Or any cancer, for that matter) Just something called epidydimitus (sp) caused from running/exercising w no jock-strap on.

 

Hersh, usually you've gotta pay $50 for that in the city

 

This time, all it cost me was a $15.00 co-pay.

 

Ah see now that makes it even easier to explain it to the wife. "Honey, I had to, it was such a great bargain!"

 

Here is some info. Mine was not the "no-scalpel" version:

Overview
Vasectomy is a minor surgical procedure to cut and close off the tubes (vas deferens) that deliver sperm from the testes; it is usually performed as a means of contraception. The procedure typically takes about 30 minutes and usually causes few complications and no change in sexual function. About 500,000 vasectomies are performed annually in the United States. A vasectomy is less invasive than a tubal ligation (i.e., the procedure used to prevent a woman’s eggs from reaching the uterus) and more easily reversed. An increasing number of couples choose it as a means of permanent birth control.

Male Reproductive System
To understand a vasectomy, it is helpful to understand the male reproductive system and how it functions. The *********, or testes, are the sperm- and testosterone-producing organs. They are located in a sac at the base of the ***** called the *******. Each ******** is connected to a small, coiled tube called the epididymis, where sperm are stored for as long as 6 weeks while they mature. The epididymes are connected to the prostate gland by a pair of tubes called the vas deferens. The vas deferens are part of a larger bundle of tissue, blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic channels called the spermatic cord. During ejaculation, seminal fluid produced by the prostate gland mixes with sperm from the testes to form semen, which is ejaculated from the *****.

Preparation
Surgeons typically require men to do 4 things before vasectomy. They are:

1. Shave and wash the ******* (to prevent infection and to allow easier access)
2. Bring a pair of tight-fitting underwear or athletic supporter (to support the ******* and minimize swelling)
3. Arrange for a ride home (to minimize exertion and movement that exacerbates swelling)
4. Avoid anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen and aspirin, before surgery (they thin the blood and can cause excessive bleeding)

Procedure
A urologist performs a vasectomy on an outpatient basis, frequently in the office. The procedure takes about 30 minutes. The patient typically remains clothed from the waist up and lies on his back. The ******* is numbed with one or more injections of local anesthetic (lidocaine), the vas deferens is gathered under the skin of the *******, and a small incision (usually 1 centimeter or less) is made. The vas deferens is then pulled through the incision, cut in two places, and a 1-centimeter segment is removed. Each end of the vas deferens is surgically tied off or clipped, and placed back in the *******. The incision is sutured and the procedure is repeated on the other side of the *******. Some urologists cauterize the ends of the vas deferens, but others find that cauterization complicates reversal and is unnecessary. The incisions are dressed and most men go home immediately after the procedure.

No-scalpel Vasectomy
In the no-scalpel vasectomy, a surgical clamp is used to hold the vas deferens while a puncture incision (instead of a cut) is made with special forceps. The forceps are opened to stretch the skin, making a small hole through which the vas deferens is lifted out, cut, sutured or cauterized, and put back in place. The puncture incision does not require suturing. Some urologists recommend the no-scalpel method because they find it is quicker and minimizes postoperative discomfort and the risk for bleeding and infection. Recently, as encouraging studies are reported, more vasectomies are being performed using this approach.

http://www.vasectomy.com/ArticleDeta...&DoctorId=2783

 

All right, on second thought, after being on "baby duty" all afternoon I'm ready to give myself a vasectomy right here in the garage with a pocket knife and a shot of Jack Daniels......

 

A certain gal in town laughed her a$$ off when my wife and I, both 45, had an unexpected caboose, he's six and doing just fine thank you.
Wasn't to long after her hubby had the big V she was expecting child #5.
There aint no gaurantees brother. Better hope the operation holds "cause sometimes they don't!

 

That's why you go in for them to inspect your "sample" every 6 months just to make sure.

The human body has the amazing ability to regenerate itself and make it's own path to connect up again.

 

After 3 kiddos and not being married, I took it on myself....and got fixed! I don't trust anyone.

 

Poor DD!!!!!!

 

Did anybody else squirm while they read BigHersh's last post?