Does Your DH Have a Vasectomy?

I also don't know what DH is but my hubby had a triple snip 20 yrs ago. It is a lot safer for them to have it done than for a woman. I had 3 c-sects, and the morning I was going to have tubal my hubby was afraid that I would die and leave him with the 3 little kids, he canceled my surg. and made appt. with urologist to have the vas. They did a triple snip, because I was so fertile (lol), no kidding two out of three I was on the pill (that didn't work,lol), but 20+ yrs later he hates it when any one talks about vasectomy's he puts his hand in front of his groin and makes faces. lol. Insurance pays for it. My hubby went to work that night, but a day or two is a good recovery.

Don't know if this'll help you at all, but when we're done with having children, my hubby volunteered to have it done. It's cheeper, usually insurance will cover the whole thing vs. a tubal ligation which insurance generally covers a percent of it so there are usually out of pocket costs for the patient. It's a quicker and less complicated procedure (in and out in a couple hours vs overnight or more). A lot easier healing process as well. My hubby stepped up and said he'd do it. It's not a big deal. As far as where to go...no clue. Sorry I can't help you there.

I'm in the same boat as one of the previous responders. My hubby has volunteered to have a vasectomy....he says I did all the childbirth and pregnancy stuff, it's only fair. Insurances most likely will pay for it (call the customer service # on the back of your card to find out for sure). As for who to see, I'd say have your hubby go to his regular doctor for a physical first, which they usually want before any surgery anyway. His doctor can give him a referral to a doctor who has done the surgery a lot. Like someone else said, try to schedule the surgery for a Thursday or Friday. It's a very minor procedure and the recovery will only take a few days. Just rent hubby some movies, serve him meals on the couch, and pamper him while he's recovering and I guarantee he won't mind having had it done!

I don't know what DH means, but in my case, my ex-husband had one and virtually closed the door on more children in the future. Since we are divorced, I don't know how he feels about this now (we do not speak). . . but:

Don't be in a hurry to make such a permanent decision. Some - times things change. In the case of future change of heart, or something awful happening to another child, where your family might want more children - it is hard to reverse.
Children are a gift. I don't think we always know how great they are and maybe it is not best to close the door yet.

M

Once you are SURE your family is complete, a vasectomy is a great option. It can usually be done in a doctor's office with just a local and insurance companies are more than happy to cover them since pregnancy/delivery/wellbaby checks are much more costly for them. I would strongly suggest your husband see a urologist as they have the most experience with the procedure and lets be honest...it's one procedure you don't want them messing up. Recovery is much shorter than a tubal would be for you and it's less invasive.

No more worries about bc is fabulous and hormone options aren't good for the long haul. My dh had his done 3 years ago and has never been sorry. He says he doesn't feel any difference during intercourse if that is a concern for your dh. Good luck on your decision!

My husband had one last year and it is the best! I suggest going to a urologist or a DR that has done a lot of them. We used a family practice Dr and I knew he had done hundreds (or more?) See your regular Dr first for a consultation about it. I know they all require a good talk with both you and your husband just to explain the procedure and make for sure you want no more children. Have it done on a Thursday or Friday and lay low through the weekend and he will be back to normal by Monday. Good Luck!!!