Vacestomy

Guest101

Kate/Bob wrote: »

Hubby had the snip about 8 years ago, we had 2 kids and didn't want anymore. It was done on the NHS aftered he'd been counselled and they insisted on seeing me (for some reason). - That is actually quite shocking!
The procedure was done under local (although they had to redo the anesthetic as it hadn't taken properly, poor hubby). They incision was carried out by a cauterising tool, the tube removed and a section removed by the same cauterising tool and then the wound sealed by the same tool. I was present for the operation at his request.
Aftercare included being careful for a few days and wearing supportive underwear. He did have some significant bruising but that isn't always the case. He was fully recovered after a week.
He had to provide 2 clear samples before the operation was considered a success.



The first thing they do when a pregnancy occurs after a successful vacsectomy is recheck the man's sperm.
Although rare I am aware of a case within my wider circle of friends and another case of a couple not waiting for the second clear sample (first was clear).

That is really disgusting, there was absolutely no reason to speak to you in the slightest.

GwylimT

Guest101 wrote: »

That is really disgusting, there was absolutely no reason to speak to you in the slightest.

If married the persons husband or wife must consent to any form of permanent sterilisation.

Guest101

GwylimT wrote: »

If married the persons husband or wife must consent to any form of permanent sterilisation.

On what basis?


That's genuinely horrible.

usernameisvalid

Guest101 wrote: »

On what basis?


That's genuinely horrible.

To confirm she knows and is in agreement

There's been more then on post on these boards over the years where wife want children, hubby doesn't. Imagine if hubby could just go get the snip without telling wifey, then pretending it was down to her she couldn't have children

Having children or not is, and should always be, a joint decision

Guest101

usernameisvalid wrote: »

To confirm she knows and is in agreement

There's been more then on post on these boards over the years where wife want children, hubby doesn't. Imagine if hubby could just go get the snip without telling wifey, then pretending it was down to her she couldn't have children

Having children or not is, and should always be, a joint decision

So a wife requires husbands consent for morning after pill or abortion or birth control ?

KateBob

I didn't mean to kick off an argument but yes the reason was because we are married and they needed my consent.

I don't agree with this BTW which was why I stated "for some reason" in my original comment.
I could and indeed did go and get contraception for many years without my husband (or previous partners) being consulted.

ripplyuk

I've just checked and it says this on the NHS website:

"If you have a partner, discuss it with them before deciding to have a vasectomy. If possible, you should both agree to the procedure, but it is not a legal requirement to get your partner's permission"

Guest101

Kate/Bob wrote: »

I didn't mean to kick off an argument but yes the reason was because we are married and they needed my consent.

I don't agree with this BTW which was why I stated "for some reason" in my original comment.
I could and indeed did go and get contraception for many years without my husband (or previous partners) being consulted.

Oh no, no argument. I was just highlighting a point.


I got that you didn't agree with it - I was more giving a general 'why', not presuming you insisted on being there

Guest101

ripplyuk wrote: »

I've just checked and it says this on the NHS website:

"If you have a partner, discuss it with them before deciding to have a vasectomy. If possible, you should both agree to the procedure, but it is not a legal requirement to get your partner's permission"

That's giving a moral stand point with no medical reason, I'm actually surprised and going to take it up with my employers (a NHS Trust)

gabriel1980

Well I'm going to see the doctor in a couple of weeks. Thanks for all the responses. Partner and I have decided it 's the best option for us. She has been on the pill for a few years and has some side effects like headaches, but is aware of the dangers of being on the pill for an extended period. Condoms don't work for us and I don't think they are a viable option for long term contraception. Vasectomy is the way to go I think!