Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: 3 things to know about vasectomies

Vasectomies are a quick procedure, routinely performed in a clinic without sedation, where a tube called the vas deferens is cut or blocked. This stops sperm from leaving the body, providing a permanent form of birth control. One thing you may not know is that you can get your sex life back sooner than you think, and studies show that men reported better and more sex after having the procedure. Also, most of the “failed” vasectomies you’ve heard of are avoidable if you follow the proper guidelines after your procedure. And lastly, vasectomy reversals are more complicated than the vasectomy itself. Learn more about vasectomies.