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Vasectomy vs. Tubal Ligation: Understanding Safety and Effectiveness
When it comes to choosing a form of permanent birth control, vasectomy and tubal ligation are often the most discussed options. While both of these procedures can offer a solution to the birth control issue, they have significant differences.At Upstate Urology, board-certified urologist Dr. Scott Donaldson is ready to help perform vasectomies in the greater…
Selecting the Right Urologist for Your Vasectomy
If you’re considering getting a vasectomy, it’s important to understand what the procedure entails and what to expect during the recovery process. A vasectomy is a permanent form of birth control that involves cutting and sealing off the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles. While the idea of having surgery on such a sensitive…
Understanding Vasectomy Failure: What You Should Know
Vasectomy failure is a rare occurrence, with the overall failure rate being less than 1%. However, it is important to note that no medical procedure is 100% foolproof. Factors such as the experience of the surgeon, post-operative care, and individual variations in anatomy can contribute to the small risk of failure. When a vasectomy does…
First Vasectomy Ever
The first vasectomy I ever did. I mean the very first. The year was 1996, I was 32 years old and a 4th-year resident. The place was New Orleans, Ochsner Hospital. Vasectomies like all procedures done when patients are awake are difficult to teach. When patients are asleep, you can tell a student about anything….
New shoes
So I was doing a vasectomy on this guy. He gets to talking and I get to listen. This is what he said. “Doc years ago, we had three kids and we’re Catholic. Ok, we’re sort of Catholic”. (I did my training in New Orleans. I learned to do vasectomies on Catholics. I pass judgment…
Joey
My best friend is Joey. We never talk but when I have a problem, I call Joey. I met Joey when we had a sinkhole in our front yard. The rain from Hurricane Ivan fell on the road in front of our house. The rainwater trailed down my driveway and disappeared into a hole that…
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