Does vasectomy affect men's sexual function?

Male sterilization is a simple and safe contraceptive surgical treatment. The key is to cut off the sperm ducts that transport sperm from the testicles to the genitals, so that the sperm cannot enter the semen and are eliminated from the body, achieving the actual contraceptive effect. So does male sterilization affect male sexual function?

Does male sterilization affect male sexual function?

The sexual activity of men is mainly regulated and controlled by complex psycho-neuro-endocrine system. As long as the central nervous system and endocrine system function normally, sexual activity will not be abnormal. After vasectomy, the metabolism of testosterone is not affected, and the feeling of erection, ejaculation and orgasm is the same as before the operation. And because there is no need to worry about accidental pregnancy after vasectomy, sexual sensation and frequency of sexual life may also increase. After vasectomy, the sexual behavior and marital harmony of most couples are improved or remain the same.

Many men would benefit from adequate prior knowledge of the practical implications of this type of surgical treatment. This protective counseling can minimize the risk of erectile dysfunction surgery.

Abnormal sexual function sometimes occurs after surgery. It is basically due to a psychological phenomenon of vasectomy rather than physiological changes. The human brain is much more developed than other animals, so psychological disorders play a key role in the expression of sexual life and sexual desire. If a person's testicles are removed at an early age, he will have no sexual desire. For example, eunuchs in ancient China were generally castrated before puberty. However, if the testicles are removed after adulthood, not only will there be sexual desire, but the penis can still be erect and ejaculate. In medical literature, there have been cases of normal sexual life 15 years after castration.

For male sterilization patients, postoperative complications should be treated with great attention to their male sexual function. For local pain symptoms that often occur, efforts should be made to eliminate the reflex and psychological inhibition of the central nervous system to prevent the occurrence of erectile dysfunction after surgery.

Psychological states such as concerns about surgical treatment inhibit the logical thinking activities of the cerebral cortical nerve centers or the cerebral cortex itself to a certain extent. Therefore, conducting thematic education on family planning policies and sexual technology knowledge is an indispensable approach to eliminate the patient's concerns about the impact of sterilization on male sexual function. Moreover, it is effective in preventing erectile dysfunction after surgery, and is sometimes more effective than drug treatment.

In general, everyone can find that sterilization will actually affect the sex life to some extent, so men should pay attention to this. But if you don't do sterilization, you should pay attention to sex life and take safety precautions to prevent your wife from getting pregnant. Only in this way can your wife maintain physical and mental health.