Myth: There will be no ejaculation after a vasectomy.
Truth: 90% or more of the ejaculate comes from the prostate. Only a small percentage is sperm. So having a vasectomy will not result in any noticeable change in the volume of the ejaculate.
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Vasectomy A-Z
No Scalpel Vasectomy Quick Facts
No Scalpel Vasectomy Quick Facts
Here is a helpful collection of interesting facts and points of information about vasectomy:
- Each year, between 500,000 and 600,000 men select vasectomy as the permanent birth control method of choice in their family.
- Vasectomy is considered nearly 100 percent effective, safe, and does not interfere with sexual pleasure.
- The No-Scalpel Vasectomy (NSV) procedure was developed in the early 1970s in China by Dr. Li Shunqiang.
- During the past few decades, over 15 million vasectomies have been performed around the world using the NSV technique.
- No-scalpel vasectomy can be completed in about 15 – 20 minutes.
- A vasectomy does not reduce a manís sexual drive, virility or his ability to have or enjoy sex.
- About 85 percent of health care insurance programs include coverage for the vasectomy procedure, so there may be little or no cost to you.
- Most vasectomy procedures are performed by urologists; medical doctors who are specialists in the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive organs.
- Sterilization for a man (vasectomy) is significantly less expensive than for a woman (tubal ligation), which may be as much as five times more costly. Learn more about vasectomy costs.
- Many vasectomy procedures are performed on Thursdays or Fridays to allow for a weekend vasectomy recovery time – before returning to work the following week.
Dr. McHugh is one of Georgia’s most experienced urologists performing vasectomies and vasectomy reversals.
Learn More at Georgia Vasectomy/Vasectomy Reversal-John McHugh M.D.
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Matt Babcock
2023-09-12
As someone who battles anxiety (especially around medical stuff), the idea of a vasectomy was unpleasant to say the least. At my initial consult, Dr. McHugh addressed my anxiety immediately and reassured me with a very clear picture of what to expect as well as options to ease my nerves on the day of the procedure. I ended up electing to receive nitrous (laughing gas) in addition to some anxiety medication to take prior to arriving. From the moment I walked in the door on the day of, the staff were beyond friendly, caring, and efficient. They even let me select music to listen to during the procedure. It was evident that Dr. McHugh and his staff genuinely cared about me and making the procedure as comfortable as possible according to my specific needs. It could not have been a better experience!
Bobby Tate
2023-09-10
Great experience with Dr.McHugh and staff perfectly orchestrated from initial consultation to procedure. Highly recommend.
Alex Torres
2023-09-09
Staff and procedure went effortless
The Energy Hero
2023-09-05
The best doctor for vasectomy in the business! Dr McHugh and his team made this process comfortable from start to finish. They are very caring and professional. I would highly recommend this office when you decide to get the snip snip.
jamie carver
2023-09-05
Great experience from beginning to end.
Jason Sutton
2023-09-04
Amazing and professional staff. They provided a lot of information regarding the procedure and recovery. No surprises beforehand or afterwards. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a vasectomy.
todd marcum
2023-08-31
Simply amazing, very professional ,friendly and sincere.The procedure was painless and very fast.Thank you for an awesome experience.
Cody Garrison
2023-08-28
Would definitely recommend to anyone needing a vasectomy or vasectomy reversal. Dr. McHugh and his staff are very professional and take the utmost care of their patients. After my surgery I was contacted twice by Dr. McHugh’s office just checking in on me. I am thankful for the opportunity to be able to have more children, and I look forward to sharing pictures of a successful vasectomy reversal.
Jason Walton
2023-08-26
My experience was great, every step was quick and easy. The entire staff was very friendly and helpful, made the process much smoother. I would definitely recommend anyone considering a vasectomy to chose to go here.
Shawn Zagarella
2023-08-21
I give the whole experience a 10/10. Everything from start to finish was excellent, and the whole staff is comforting. I wouldn't recommend anyone else other than Dr. McHugh and his team.
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Dr. McHugh and his staff did a wonderful job of making the vasectomy my husband had painless and stress free. Our experience could not have been more positive. My husband was told up front what to expect and Dr McHugh explained everything as he went. The fact that he has so many years of experience did also help to make us both more comfortable. My husband asked questions ahead of time and from friends that previously had the procedure. He felt confident going in and completely comfortable during the procedure. Highly recommend them!!
P.G. – April 26, 2019
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Vasectomy- Everything you wanted to know about a vasectomy but your wife forgot to ask!
Unexpected swelling after a vasectomy? What is a scrotal hematoma?
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If you look closely you’ll see small blood vessels along the side of the severed vas deferens. Above the the suture (the vas deferens and the suture have been enlarged about ten times) you’ll note that the blood vessels have been blanched by having been fulgurated. Below the suture (looks like a small brown rope) the blood vessels are red. These blood vessels are tiny and sometimes not seen by the urologist and then after the vas deferens retract back into the scrotum-they ooze.
Like a small oil leak, the blood continues to leak and accumulate until the surrounding tissues stop it. The result is a hematoma. Hematomas can vary in size depending on the size of the vessels and the amount of blood that leaks before the tamponade (presume that stops bleeding) of the surrounding tissues stop it.
Hematomas are not an infection and are not dangerous but both the patient and the urologist wish that it doesn’t happen after a vasectomy. The problem is that this collection of fluid stays around for weeks because it takes time for the body to absorb it. For the most part it is preventable if the urologist is careful to completely occlude these vessels around the vas deferens.
When I do a vasectomy (See A Vasectomy in Pictures) I remove a section and then fulgurate both sides of the vas deferens. This in the majority of cases will handle the small vessels along side the tubes but it doesn’t always. In addition to the above, I place a suture at the very base of of the vas deferens that is beyond where the vas has been dissected thus preventing inadvertent bleeding beyond where the vas has been fulgurated. (These are the red vessels you see near the clamps. The suture is placed and tied just beyond the clamp.)
So…when you talk to people about your upcoming vasectomy and they tell you that they had a lot of swelling of the scrotum that was black and blue…they had a hematoma and in most cases it could have been prevented. Some how attention to these pesky little vessels that travel along side the vas and cause hematomas…were not appropriately given the respect they deserve.
Did you know that if a surgeon needed to or inadvertently cut the testicular artery, that the vasal artery is sufficient enough to keep the testicles alive and viable?
This is why hematomas can be substantial and cause a significant post vasectomy issue.
“Respect thy vessels that accompany the vas deferens!”
Worth the Wait!
“Good afternoon. I had my reversal done May 2022. We now have a very healthy, beautiful little girl. Born 8/21/23!”
A honey of a Georgia reversal success!
” I was one of Dr McHughs patients about 1 year ago. I was emailing to let you all know the operation was a success. We now have a one week old baby boy. Thank you all for everything! ” D.C.
A Reversal “Thumbs Up!”
Kalani was born December 31, 2022 at home under the care of a midwife and nurse at 8:11 pm. It was magical as the fireworks from the New Years celebrations exploded outside along the Florida coastline on a foggy sort of mystical night. Our boys are so in love with their baby sister!
No need to test a specimen…We’re Pregnant!
Atlanta GA Vasectomy Reversal Success! Thank you picture and congratulations!
Vasectomy Reversal Success
Cooper Knox
Vasectomy Reversal Success!
Thanks for coming by the office with the blessed news…on your way home from the hospital! Congratulations.
Blessed vasectomy reversal success!
“Seven months after the vasectomy we were expecting our new daughter. We cannot thank the practice enough and highly recommend them!”
Our little Pumpkin!
Dr. McHugh, my husband had his vasectomy reversed 10/7/21 and we had our sweet baby girl 9/29/22!! Here’s some pictures of our beautiful girl. H.S.
Wonderful Addition!
Vasectomy Reversal
Thank you so much for my husband’s successful reversal that you performed in October 2021. We found out we were expecting in the beginning of January and our son was born on September 7th.
Jen and Kristafur
Thankful for Dr. McHugh’s talent and the whole experience!
Dr. McHugh is very thorough and answered any questions we had prior to surgery. His team was very kind and thorough post surgery as well, following up via phone and email to be sure my husband had the best recovery he could. Our chances for conceiving were less than 50% and we just had our daughter a month before the one year mark from surgery. Leanna T. September 2022
“A beautiful gift from God”
Thank you for the 5 Star Vasectomy Reviews.
Vasectomy Reversal: 0 Sperm to 66 Million!
Reversal easier than the vasectomy? Thank you!
Reversal success times two!
We try to make it “fun!”
“Dr. McHugh is loads of fun. Really nice guy. Excellent staff. Easy, short, and (mostly) painless procedure. Great practice here.” D.D.
Georgia Vasectomy/ Vasectomy Reversal -John Clay McHugh M.D.
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Happy result in Tennessee!
This is Shawn and Jayna Porter. We are writing to let you all know that surgery was a success and we’d like to send you all pictures of our new addition! Harper Quinn Porter.
Thank you back!
Dr. McHugh and his wonderful staff are without a doubt the best in the industry.
“You and your staff were wonderful! I love the relaxed and laid back atmosphere that y’all provided especially the Music! Definitely helped my anxiety. Thank you.”
Blessing after ten year successful vasectomy reversal!
I appreciate everyone’s friendliness and kindness during the multiple office visits and surgery center procedure. Thank you for the good care you gave me!
P.H.
Thank you!
“You were very professional!”
Thank you!
Two for the price of one!
After extensive research, we found that the technique performed by Dr. McHugh was the best fit for us. It was the least invasive, and offered the fastest recovery. Dr. McHugh & his team delivered a high caliber of service & comfort for me, & I am extremely thankful for his practice.
Naomi was born just 12 months after having my surgery, & we couldn’t be happier with our newest addition!
R.P.
Thank you Dr. McHugh and staff!
Welcome…Ella Grace.
Success!
Thanks for dropping by!
What a delightful surprise!
Dr. McHugh is the best! Our family was also blessed by his surgical expertise.
Fantastic bedside manner, office and surgical staff were top notch. This coming from a nurse of 12 years. I was never nervous or uncomfortable. (Microscopic Vasectomy Reversal)
Stephen
Thank you!
I had my vasectomy reversal in February 2018 and my wife got pregnant in May 2018, only 3 months later! The service and attention received before, during and after the procedure was excellent. The team was very warm and super easy to work with.
My wife and I are happy to announce that we are now expecting in March of 2020. This wouldn’t be possible without Dr. McHugh and his amazing staff! Thank y’all!
We are happy to report that we are pregnant! Thank you to all of you who participated in our care, especially Dr. McHugh. We are so pleased and excited.
With time, prayers and of course a great surgeon we now have a healthy baby boy! Thank you!
Twice as Nice!
My husband asked questions ahead of time and from friends that previously had the procedure. He felt confident going in and completely comfortable during the procedure. Highly recommend them.
Dr. McHugh is the one you should see. We HIGHLY recommend him! Thank you so much again to him and all of his staff. INCREDIBLE!
Pretty in Pink
Another happy reversal result!
Matt Babcock
2023-09-12
As someone who battles anxiety (especially around medical stuff), the idea of a vasectomy was unpleasant to say the least. At my initial consult, Dr. McHugh addressed my anxiety immediately and reassured me with a very clear picture of what to expect as well as options to ease my nerves on the day of the procedure. I ended up electing to receive nitrous (laughing gas) in addition to some anxiety medication to take prior to arriving. From the moment I walked in the door on the day of, the staff were beyond friendly, caring, and efficient. They even let me select music to listen to during the procedure. It was evident that Dr. McHugh and his staff genuinely cared about me and making the procedure as comfortable as possible according to my specific needs. It could not have been a better experience!
Bobby Tate
2023-09-10
Great experience with Dr.McHugh and staff perfectly orchestrated from initial consultation to procedure. Highly recommend.
Alex Torres
2023-09-09
Staff and procedure went effortless
The Energy Hero
2023-09-05
The best doctor for vasectomy in the business! Dr McHugh and his team made this process comfortable from start to finish. They are very caring and professional. I would highly recommend this office when you decide to get the snip snip.
jamie carver
2023-09-05
Great experience from beginning to end.
Jason Sutton
2023-09-04
Amazing and professional staff. They provided a lot of information regarding the procedure and recovery. No surprises beforehand or afterwards. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a vasectomy.
todd marcum
2023-08-31
Simply amazing, very professional ,friendly and sincere.The procedure was painless and very fast.Thank you for an awesome experience.
Cody Garrison
2023-08-28
Would definitely recommend to anyone needing a vasectomy or vasectomy reversal. Dr. McHugh and his staff are very professional and take the utmost care of their patients. After my surgery I was contacted twice by Dr. McHugh’s office just checking in on me. I am thankful for the opportunity to be able to have more children, and I look forward to sharing pictures of a successful vasectomy reversal.
Jason Walton
2023-08-26
My experience was great, every step was quick and easy. The entire staff was very friendly and helpful, made the process much smoother. I would definitely recommend anyone considering a vasectomy to chose to go here.
Shawn Zagarella
2023-08-21
I give the whole experience a 10/10. Everything from start to finish was excellent, and the whole staff is comforting. I wouldn't recommend anyone else other than Dr. McHugh and his team.
Common question-Does having a vasectomy affect frequency of sexual activity?
Vasectomy is not associated with decreased frequency of sexual intercourse.
Background: Men often report the concern that having a vasectomy will impair their future sexual function.
Objective: To determine in an objective and quantifiable manner if vasectomy leads to a decrease in sexual frequency.
Design: The authors analyzed data from the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG), which is a large survey of American households.
Methods: Data were extracted from 2 cycles of the NSFG (2002 and 2006-2008) and analyzed. Men were included if they were previously sexually active and were aged >25 years. Female partners were also surveyed in the NSFG and were included if they were between 25 and 45 years of age. Sexual frequency was compared between men (or male partners of female respondents) who had a vasectomy and those who did not. The database captured sexual intercourse frequency over the preceding 4 weeks.
Results: A total of 5838 men met inclusion criteria, with 353 of these having a previous vasectomy. Men who had a vasectomy engaged in intercourse at a mean rate of 5.9 times per month compared to 4.9 times in men who had not had a vasectomy (P =0.0004). Additionally, men who had a vasectomy were less likely to have not engaged in any sexual intercourse in the preceding month. In the survey of female partners, 5211 women responded regarding their male partners, and 670 partners had a previous vasectomy. Again, men with a previous vasectomy had a higher frequency of sexual intercourse during the previous month (6.3 vs 6.0), although this difference was not statistically different (P =0.1341).
Conclusions: Vasectomy does not appear to negatively influence sexual frequency.
Reviewer’s Comments: The more invasive tubal ligation still outnumbers vasectomy among the options for permanent sterilization for couples. The rationale for this involves speculation, but male partner anxiety surrounding issues of sexual function have been proposed and are certainly evident when counseling males before vasectomy. Previous reports have investigated if vasectomy has any effect on sexual function and satisfaction, with most finding minimal to no effect on sexual function. In fact, some reports have demonstrated improved sexual function with improved sexual satisfaction, likely due to the loss of anxiety about unwanted pregnancy. The authors of this article demonstrate through objective survey results that sexual frequency does not decrease and may increase with vasectomy. While no explanation can be extracted from these data, the results are encouraging and can certainly be mentioned while counseling men before vasectomy.(Reviewer–Charles Welliver, MD).
Article Reviewed: Relationship Between Vasectomy and Sexual Frequency. Guo DP, Lamberts RW, Eisenberg ML: J Sex Med; 2015;12 (September): 1905-1910.
No Scalpel Vasectomy 101-Step by Step through pictures.
Considering a no scalpel vasectomy? Dr. McHugh performs hundreds of no scalpel vasectomies a year. Additionally, detailed pictures of each step of a vasectomy is presented in a video format shown below. A Vasectomy Primer 101 so to speak! There have been over 4000 views on YouTube!
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