Renowned Vasectomy Clinic in Atlanta, Georgia

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Suwanee

4060 Johns Creek Pkwy, F
Suwanee, GA 30024

Dunwoody

4553 N. Shallow ford Rd

Bldg C, Suite 90

Atlanta, GA. 30338

Lawrenceville

743 Old Norcross Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30045

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Steven L. Perlow, MD is a board certified urologist who has been practicing urology in the Atlanta area since 1987. He has performed thousands of No-Scalpel Vasectomies and is an expert on Vasectomy. He welcomes any questions you may have and wants you to be educated and sure vasectomy is right for you.

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Vasectomy Clinic Atlanta

Are you looking for a vasectomy clinic in Atlanta? Here at the Vasectomy Clinic Atlanta we have a group of skilled Vasectomy experts that can handle your needs.

If you are looking to get a vasectomy, you will need to have an initial assessment by our vasectomy doctor in Atlanta before you have the procedure done. We also have a vasectomy video available on our website that describes the processes and technique you can expect our Atlanta vasectomy experts to follow during the procedure. Our doctors usually recommend counselling before the final decision to carry out the procedure is made. The procedure is considered more than 99% effective and deemed a permanent contraceptive option for men – it is very complicated, if not impossible, to reverse hence, it’s advised that you think it through thoroughly before going through with the process.

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How a Vasectomy Works

When you have a vasectomy, the two vas deferens are cut and clipped to keep sperm from traveling from the testes to the penis. The testes still produce sperm, but since the sperm have nowhere to go, they are harmlessly absorbed by your body. Your prostate and seminal vesicles still produce fluids, so your male hormone level remains the same, so your hair distribution, the pitch of your voice and your sexual drive will not change.

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Our vasectomy experts will guide you through the procedure with the use of videos and audio-visual aids. A vasectomy normally works by surgically preventing sperm from entering a man’s semen. At our vasectomy clinic in Georgia, this process is usually done either by blocking the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the penis, or by sealing them with heat. It is usually a very short surgery – a total of 15 minutes on average – and is carried out under local anaesthesia where the patient will be awake. Our Georgia-based vasectomy clinic usually advises that in preparation for the procedure, it is vital that anti-inflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen, paracetamol etc. are avoided at least two weeks prior to the surgery and the scrotum area must be washed thoroughly in order to prevent infections.

It is also very important to be aware that although a vasectomy is successful at preventing pregnancies, you will still be susceptible to various sexually transmitted diseases and infections. Therefore, here at Vasectomy Clinic Georgia, we urge you to practise safe sex and use condoms. Even after the surgery, continued use of contraception is advised.

Nearly 12 weeks after the surgery, the patient will be required to supply a sample of sperm for testing to confirm that the procedure was successful. In a few cases, some men may require two tests to ensure that their sperm count has diminished.

Are you in the Georgia area and considering vasectomy as an option? Come visit our vasectomy experts and get a consultation to educate you and help you make the best decision for your long-term health goals.

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Steven L. Perlow, MD – Director

Diplomate: American Board of Urology
Thousands of No-Scalpel Vasectomies Performed Since 1990!
Dr. Perlow is an expert in Vasectomy and No-Scalpel Vasectomy

PREPARING FOR YOUR VASECTOMY

Dr. Perlow will discuss the vasectomy in detail with you and answer all your questions prior to the procedure.

For the week prior to:

Avoid Aspirin for one week prior to the procedure and aspirin like products (Advil, Aleve, etc.) for 48 hours prior to the procedure. Be sure that you speak to us about any blood thinner medications that you are taking such as clopidogrel (Plavix) or warfarin (Coumadin)….such medicines may require stopping 48 hours to one week prior to the procedure.

For the day of :

Shave your entire scrotum (the sac containing the testicles) before coming to the office. Please shave well for your own benefit. Shave the entire scrotum (including the sides) up to the top side of your penis. Shower before coming to the office and wear comfortable clothing.
Bring an athletic supporter (“jock strap”) with you to wear home after the procedure.
As a standard precaution, it is a good idea to have someone drive you home after the vasectomy.

POST VASECTOMY INSTRUCTIONS

The most important thing for you to do is to stay off your feet and take it easy. You should take it particularly easy for 24-48 hours. Applying an ice pack intermittently the first day is recommended as well as wearing an athletic supporter for 5 days. Tylenol, Advil or Aspirin should be adequate to control any postoperative pain. If not please let Dr. Perlow know.

You may get some blood spotting– this is not a problem. You may also get some bruising on your scrotum or penis- – this is not a problem. You may get a “knot” near the site of the vasectomy– this also should not become a problem.

You may shower the day after your vasectomy. Be sure to dry yourself well. It the tiny band-aid comes off, do not be concerned. Otherwise, remove it in several days. Resumption of work and activity is variable. See how you feel, but wait at least 48 hrs. If you wish to work sooner than 48 hours, just be sure you remain off your feet. Wait at least 7 days before resuming sexual activity or recreational exercise. If you have any questions or problems, return for a post-op check.

Otherwise, call the office in 6 weeks for a time to return to the office with a semen specimen to verify sterility.

Please bring specimen within 2 hours of ejaculation. Remember that you are not sterile after your vasectomy until your semen has been verified to be void of any sperm! So be sure to take appropriate contraceptive measures until that time.

1st sample to be brought in at 6 (six) weeks
2nd sample to be brought in at eight (8) weeks or ten(10) weeks, depending on findings on first specimen

Please call the office before bringing in your samples to be sure Dr. Perlow is present to read your sample.

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS

EFFECTS OF VASECTOMY

A vasectomy does not affect the Leydig cells in the testicle that produce the male hormone, testosterone. It does not produce any change in sexual drive or ability to obtain erections. No difference in the amount of ejaculation fluid will be noticed. The two vas deferens are now cut and clipped so that sperm can no longer reach the penis, rendering the man sterile. Although a vasectomy reversal or sperm retrieval procedure could be performed at a later date following a vasectomy, these procedures are expensive, generally not covered by insurance, and have a significant failure rate ….therefore, a vasectomy should be viewed as a permanent procedure.

RISKS OF VASECTOMY

The primary risk to vasectomy is temporary discomfort after the procedure. This is usually minor and well controlled with Aspirin, Tylenol or Aleve. Most patients respond well. For more severe pain, a stronger pain medication can be prescribed. Most men do not require this. This is a minor procedure, and significant bleeding or infection requiring additional surgery is rare.

Recanalization is a phenomenon whereby the two ends of the vas deferens on either side can grow back together following the vasectomy and result in sperm in the ejaculate with the ability to father children. This is rare. In general, the failure rate with vasectomy is 1 in 2000.

A sperm granuloma is a lump that can develop above the testicle following vasectomy and can cause pain. This is an inflammatory reaction where the vas was divided. When noted, it usually occurs 1-2 weeks following the vasectomy. It is treated with anti-inflammatory medications and invariably goes away several weeks later. Dr. Perlow has never had a patient who required surgery for this condition.

Lastly, there is a condition known as Post-Vasectomy Pain Syndrome with chronic testicular or groin pain, which is uncommon and Dr. Perlow has rarely seen this. There is a difference of opinion in the medical literature regarding how often this occurs. The American Urological Association suggests it occurs in 1-2% of patients, but Dr. Perlow has not seen numbers anywhere close to this, after thousands of vasectomies performed.

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