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delta17

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70. There are some horror stories on the web about side effects.

Sun Aug 3, 2014, 07:44 AM

Aug 2014

I was afraid for a while too. I think it's a classic case of too much information. Eventually I just trusted the Mayo Clinic website and got it done. It turned out OK.

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A Vasectomy May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk. [View all] RiffRandell Aug 2014 OP

and THIS female loves men with vasectomies! VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #1

It was easier for me to get my tubes tied RiffRandell Aug 2014 #2

huh? How is THAT easier than a vasectomy? VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #16

The doctor was already down there delivering my baby. RiffRandell Aug 2014 #18

Who said judging.....it is still NOT easier than a Vasectomy... VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #20

My body, my choice and for me it wasn't a big deal. nt RiffRandell Aug 2014 #24

Yeah right....its the biggest inequality in this country... VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #25

Well, I survived. RiffRandell Aug 2014 #27

Yeah and one exception doesn't change the rule either does it... VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #29

? 4b5f940728b232b034e4 Aug 2014 #52

because millions of them occur simply because men are afraid..... VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #55

"simply because men are afraid....." Inkfreak Aug 2014 #68

My guy was afraid. blueamy66 Aug 2014 #69

There are some horror stories on the web about side effects. delta17 Aug 2014 #70

This message was self-deleted by its author Inkfreak Aug 2014 #71

I was just saying that my ex wouldn't do it. blueamy66 Aug 2014 #73

This message was self-deleted by its author Inkfreak Aug 2014 #74

I believe RISUG will end this whole debate when it is finally approved (eom) StevieM Aug 2014 #58

yet it still requires a tiny incision....and women will still willingly go under anesthesia.... VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #59

Well, I can't speak for all men, but I would tend to think that StevieM Aug 2014 #60

Uh I think you better read up....it does involve cutting.... VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #61

lol Vanilla is relentless WhaTHellsgoingonhere Aug 2014 #76

OK, we can go back to talking about that. Can you explain it to me? StevieM Aug 2014 #57

My ex walked home from his vasectomy; I had some complications from my tubal fulguration REP Aug 2014 #43

Here are the risks you faced from that procedure: pnwmom Aug 2014 #63

Yeah, I signed the fucking form, and still fine with it. RiffRandell Aug 2014 #64

This message was self-deleted by its author Inkfreak Aug 2014 #67

My ex divorced me right after I got one. safeinOhio Aug 2014 #6

I'm sorry. RiffRandell Aug 2014 #11

Unfortunately, there's complications with every BC method REP Aug 2014 #44

yikes IronLionZion Aug 2014 #3

Yes...regular masturbation.... VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #26

not that i have an issue with masturbation ProdigalJunkMail Aug 2014 #32

well it appears that masturbation is ..... VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #33

i would think the desired result of the activity would be emission... ProdigalJunkMail Aug 2014 #34

Welcome....and get busy! VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #35

too late ;-) ProdigalJunkMail Aug 2014 #36

Ha! nt RiffRandell Aug 2014 #37

Well, old codgers getting some, that poses a whole other problem. joshcryer Aug 2014 #49

Would that still be true after a vasectomy? IronLionZion Aug 2014 #40

I would think so....the only thing it does is prevent sperm from entering the fluid.... VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #41

Hmm, the line from the song Fame just popped in my head awoke_in_2003 Aug 2014 #45

Sad. Every form of birth control seems to have merrily Aug 2014 #4

We are flawed machines. randome Aug 2014 #5

Other than breakage safeinOhio Aug 2014 #8

I tend to agree. RiffRandell Aug 2014 #12

I am female, but I have heard merrily Aug 2014 #14

Women have complained too, but I think they've come RiffRandell Aug 2014 #15

agreed and one of my grandmothers had 16....and 57 grandchildren... VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #21

I've heard its worse for women IronLionZion Aug 2014 #42

Yeah, I hated the pill but took it as it was the easiest before RiffRandell Aug 2014 #10

With smoking and the pill and weight gain, there is highly increased risk of clotting in general. merrily Aug 2014 #19

we are all dying of something.... VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #22

Except for masturbation.... VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #17

Only good ones safeinOhio Aug 2014 #30

Exactly! VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #31

Sorry to hear that. In_The_Wind Aug 2014 #7

My doctor told me that twenty years ago when I got mine. panader0 Aug 2014 #9

I've never heard of it, but glad you are well! nt RiffRandell Aug 2014 #13

thanks for the OP, RiffRandell, much appreciated nt steve2470 Aug 2014 #23

No problem, and thanks! nt RiffRandell Aug 2014 #28

Well worth the risk madville Aug 2014 #38

Well, I'm female but have a son that just turned 13 last month. RiffRandell Aug 2014 #39

This article is needless fearmongering BrotherIvan Aug 2014 #46

It said it's rare. RiffRandell Aug 2014 #47

I'm sorry to hear about your husband BrotherIvan Aug 2014 #50

Thank you very much. RiffRandell Aug 2014 #51

I'm not blaming you BrotherIvan Aug 2014 #53

Oh, I didn't think you were at all. RiffRandell Aug 2014 #54

Oh well, I thought prostrate cancer was a 100% risk? joshcryer Aug 2014 #48

well shit.... mike_c Aug 2014 #56

Which birth control method poses no risks to women? pnwmom Aug 2014 #62

Why don't you just say you are pro-vasectomy? RiffRandell Aug 2014 #65

I don't have a blanket position except to point out that all methods have risks. pnwmom Aug 2014 #66

Now you tell me? Scuba Aug 2014 #72

And I'm glad. RiffRandell Aug 2014 #75