Any downside to a vasectomy? I plan on getting it done.?

I had mine 30 years ago. I never had children. What could be down about child-free sex, and stamps in our passports, no debt, etc.

I was 21 when I had my vasectomy. I had no pain. I have no scar. I had no problem dating.

My wife was very happy when we met and I told her about it.

Most of my friends are in their late 40's or early 50's. About half of all American men have a vasectomy by 40. Needless to say most of my friends have had them. Those who thought they were "macho" and failed to take a rest after, suffered pain and complications for weeks. Those of us who took some days off and stayed off our feet, had no problems.

Edit: Keep in mind that a vasectomy is 99.5% effective. That .5% chance means 1 in 200 fail. That is the reason I get mine checked once every five years or so to make sure I am still sterile.

A few men develop complications from it, although most men I've known have not. My husband had aching in his scrotum for a long time afterwards. Problems can include: occasional sperm in the ejaculate (my husband was advised to get sperm check after surgery), hematoma, bleeding, infection, sperm granuloma, congestive epididymitis [post-vasectomy pain syndrome] (what my husband had) antisperm antibody formation and psychogenic impotence.

Other than potential health issues, or minor pain for a few days, there's the possibility of wanting it reversed later on in life.

An atheist like you would do such a godless thing!

not really know... make sure you wear briefs afterwards to keep yourself supported...

Aside from the obvious pain of the procedure and post-operative recovery and the need to have it reversed if you ever change your mind about fathering more kids, nope.

All surgeries carry risks, though, so discuss them with your physician.

downside is waiting a week or so before scr ewing again

Other than hurting for a bit, no. It does take awhile for you to rid yourself of the little swimmers though.

Not really know. Make sure you wear briefs afterwards to keep yourself supported.

its not 100% guaranteed to work