1. The surgical procedure is done in a doctor’s office, takes less than 30 minutes, and local anesthesia is given to help make the procedure less painful.
2. The procedure involves severing the vas deferens, tubes that carry sperm into a man’s ejaculate.
3. Following surgery some discoloration, swelling, and possibly bruising may occur; this disappears after a few days.
4. Some pain or discomfort may occur for several days following the procedure.
5. The man remains fertile for several ejaculations, and a follow-up test is required to ensure the surgery was successful.
