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Vasectomy
Procedure
The Vas Deferens, the tubes which connect the
testicles to the prostate, are cut and closed. This prevents sperm
produced in the testicles to reach the semenal fluid (mostly produced in
the prostate) during ejaculation.
A vasectomy should not be confused with castration: vasectomy does not
involve removal of the testicles and it affects neither the production
of male sex hormones (mainly testosterone) nor their secretion into
the bloodstream. Therefore sexual desire (libido) and the ability to
have an erection and an orgasm with an ejaculation are not affected.
In order to allow for reproduction (via artificial insemination) after
vasectomy, some men opt for cryostorage of sperm before sterilization.
However, the long term viability of spermatozoa in cryostorage is
questionable.
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