Archive for the 'Vasclip' Category

Reliability of Vasclip type procedure?

From Edie:- I have a friends with benefits situation, I am a 47 yr. woman and my BF is 35. We have been together 2 1/2 months and he INSISTS on using condoms even though he had a vasectomy at 23 and I have missed 2 periods since Sep 09. He said when he had [...]

Vasclip “Gone missing”

From Sarah:- My husband got a vas clip almost 2 years ago now and he checks for the clips often. The other night he was checking and we can not find the right one. And his left one is causing him pain. it is very sensitive to touch. Where could that second clip have gone? [...]

Can I get pregnant when my boyfriend has a vasclip?

From Sheena:- Can I get pregnant when my boyfriend has a vasclip? The VasClip procedure has been shown to be an unreliable form of birth control. Recent studies have shown that up to 25% of patients will have evidence of re-canalization after the procedure. This does not mean that an equal number of patients with [...]

Is Vasclip a better alternative?

From Arthur:- What is your experience with the VasClip procedure, and do you have any information on if men are less likely to suffer PVPS (post-vasectomy pain syndrome) if they have the VasClip procedure done? Also, in regards to PVPS, what are the most-effective treatments? I have completely abandoned using the VasClip for several reasons. [...]