Today, we have board-certified urologist, Dr. Jay Sandlow, joining us to help debunk ten of the more common myths about vasectomy. Vasectomy is a minimally invasive procedure and it’s an excellent form of birth control for couples. Some men, however, are reluctant to have it done. There are a lot of myths floating around about vasectomy and some of the reluctance stems from these common myths. Stay tuned for more!

Dr. Sandlow is a fellowship-trained specialist in male infertility. He completed his urology residency and fellowship at the University of Iowa. He currently serves as Vice-chair and Professor for the Department of Urology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, in Milwaukee. He has experience in microsurgery as well as minimally invasive treatments for male contraception. He was a member of the Vasectomy Guidelines Taskforce, as well as serving on the current group updating the guidelines. He has also taught the AUA vasectomy course for the last seven years, as well as completing two vasectomy missions in the Philippines. Be sure to tune in today, to hear Dr. Sandlow bust ten of the more common myths about vasectomy.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Dr. Sandlow has performed approximately 7000 vasectomies in his career. 
• Testosterone levels don’t change with a vasectomy.
• Dr. Sandlow explains how men continue to make sperm after a vasectomy.
• Vasectomy reversals can work.
• Sperm production is matched with sperm breakdown and re-absorption.
• Dr. Sandlow explains what happens with an epididymal blowout.
• Vasectomy is not the same as castration.
• There is very little decrease in the amount of ejaculate that comes out after a vasectomy.
• As men age, their amount of ejaculate decreases.
• It’s easier, quicker, less invasive, less expensive, and more effective for a man to have a vasectomy than it is for a woman to have her tubes tied. 
• Why a vasectomy does not affect a man’s ability to get an erection.
• Why you shouldn’t think of a vasectomy as temporary.
• Vasectomies are not effective immediately. 
• Dr. Sandlow discusses the current American Urology Guideline’s stance regarding vasectomy and prostate cancer.
• Although vasectomy is not a perfect contraceptive, it’s an excellent option for many men.

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