Vasectomy Specialist

Urologist: Michael Rotman, MD

Urologist located in Murray Hill, New York, NY & Hewlett, NY

If you’ve recently decided you don’t want to have another child, you might be weighing your birth control options. A vasectomy is an effective, low-risk procedure that keeps sperm from entering your semen, creating a permanent form of birth control. If you’re interested in getting a vasectomy, contact Urologist Michael Rotman, MD, in New York City, to find out if it’s the right birth control option for you.

Dr. Michael Rotman serves patients from Manhattan, Hewlett, Queens, New York City, Hoboken, Jersey City, East Village, Soho, Midtown, Upper East Side, Brooklyn, and the greater tristate area.

Vasectomy Q & A

Why get a vasectomy?

Getting a vasectomy is probably the safest and most effective birth control option for men who are sure they don’t want any more children. It's almost 100% effective, has a low risk of complications and side effects, and is substantially cheaper than female sterilization.

If you have a monogamous partner, you will no longer have to put on a condom before sex, which is very appealing to many men.

Dr. Rotman uses the no-scalpel technique, which causes less bleeding and fewer complications. It is as effective as a traditional vasectomy.

However, after the procedure, you can still get a woman pregnant until your sperm count reaches zero. You should continue using birth control until you have a follow-up sperm test that confirms you no longer have any sperm in your semen.

What are the risks associated with a vasectomy?

The most common risk associated with having a vasectomy is that you may decide you want a child later on. Other side effects and complications are rare, but they may include:

Bleeding or blood clots inside the scrotum
Blood in semen
Bruising of scrotum
Infection of surgery site
Mild pain
Swelling

Some rare, delayed side effects can also include:

Chronic pain
Fluid buildup in the testicle
Inflammation
Pregnancy because of a failed procedure
Abnormal cysts

For most men, the procedure goes smoothly, and they experience no side effects afterward.

Will a vasectomy affect my sexual performance?

There are many unfounded concerns associated with getting a vasectomy. For example, there's the prevalent belief that a vasectomy will affect your sexual performance or masculinity.

The truth is that a vasectomy only prevents sperm from getting into your semen. You’re otherwise ready to perform sexually and shouldn’t see any decrease in stamina.

Other unfounded concerns associated with getting a vasectomy include: