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My husband was in and out in 20 minutes, was little sore for a couple of days and that was it. He had it done on Friday and was back to work on Monday.

If you are certain you are done having children, tihs is a great way to go.
I know so many men who have had vasectomies and they don't regrit it at all. They all say the pain was minimul, the procedure only took a few minutes and they felt more comfortable being intimate with their wives knowing they didn't have to worry about pregnancy.
I don't know any men who said it was as bad as they were worried about and they actualy wish they had done it sooner.
The up side is that there is nothing hormonal in either of your bodies anymore. It's worked great for the families I know.

Best wishes,.

Get r done! snip snip snip you wont regret it! he wont either lol

My husband had one after his first daughter and had no problems with it. It is convenient not to have to worry. He will probably get it redone (we had it reversed for our baby) when we are done. I do agree that he'll need TLC til it heals.

My aunt and her husband went round and round and finally she decided that even though it was easier for him (major surgery for her), SHE was done and she got her tubes tied.

hahaha I know how you feel except I haven't been taking BC for 20 years. I was on the Depo shot when I was 14 because my mom didn't trust me (didn't lose my virginity til I was 18. I was afraid of guys back then hahaha) But when I turned 17 I was living with my grandpa and I was on the pill. I was on the pill until 2007 when I moved back to NC to live with my step dad and sister, and only used condoms when I did have sex which wasn't often. Then I got married in 2009 and never used BC pills just condoms until my hubby and I wanted a baby. We had our son last year in March and now we are expecting our second in May. I am having my tubes tied. I want no more kids even though I am going to be 23 in a few days. I know for a fact I am done lol. Doctors are trying to get me to use an IUD or Pills but I don't want them. I am 100% sure I want not more!! Hahaha. I think it's a good idea for a Vasectomy, my hubby would get one but the army insurance in Korea won't pay for it but they will pay for mine. :) go for the Vasectomy. :) Good luck.

Have you considered an IUD? I had a mirena after my 2nd child for almost 3 years. LOVED IT! Took it out to have another baby then got another one after my 3rd baby. It was amazing. You don't have to do anything. Good for 5-10 years depending on which one you choose. I had the mirena, the other is the copper one. I got my IUD taken back out recently because my husband did go get a vasectomy. No complications, basically no down time. He had it done around noon one day, took a 2 hour nap after and then we went to a birthday party that night. He was up and walking and fine. I love it! I am also considering getting my tubes tied for a backup.
Hopefully this helps a little bit.

I think the vasectomy is the perfect solution. My situation is almost the same as yours. I was on the pill for 20 years, but now my body just won't tolerate it anymore. My hubby got the big V done yesterday! Everything went smoothly and he's doing tremendously well. He even had structural issues that required him to go under full anesthesia (instead of just the in office procedure). He is not in much pain at all, no prescription meds, not even Tylenol or Advil. He does do occasional icing just on principle for inflammation. He's a little sore and moving slowly, but he's more annoyed with the hair growing back after shaving than the actual incision site. We are both pleasantly surprised at how well he's doing. He also was extremely logical about the whole thing. Even up to the last minute, there was no freaking out about "losing his manhood" or anything. He just keeps telling me that he never has to use a condom again which I heartily agree with. Lastly, I completely agree, I've been responsible for bc for 12 years, it's absolutely his turn. I hope your hubby is cooperative.

I think a vasectomy is a fabulous idea... you can also look into the hormone or non hormone IUD

I just want to say to do all of your research before hand. While most men have no problems with this procedure, some men do. My husband had one done several years ago. It was his choice, against my wishes since he didn't want any more little surprises. :) He has a really high tolerance to pain meds & local anesthetic. No surprise, even though he told the doc, they didn't give him enough. He was slightly feeling it and then everything wore off so he wound up feeling most of procedure. I love my husband but he's a major wimp in the pain department so that part did not go well at all. That's already a sensitive area so he really babied himself the rest of the week. Also, he's one of the men that developed some complications. He often has a dull ache and it occasionally develops into sharp pains. He's also had some slight swelling (not in the usual sense) that has been uncomfortable.

My husbands only regret is not following the rules...he didn't wear tight/tight/tight tighty whities or a jock strap and it lengthened the healing and hurt pretty bad but now just 4 months later it is like nothing ever happened.

I think if you are doing having children that you could investigate the option of the Essure procedure. It is done in office and has less pain that normal monthly cramps for just about an hour. My friend had it done is extremely happy with the results. The insurance declined to pay for it so she saved up to have it done. The office filled insurance anyway and my friend got a very nice check in the mail and the insurance had paid after all.

The doc pushes spring like devices up each tube and they are treated with a chemical that encourages cell growth. So basically you grow your own plugs. No surgery, no incision, no recovery, it's over and you don't even know it's there the same day.

The doc goes back in a few weeks later and tries to push dye up the tube and if it goes through you have to wait a bit longer and see again with the dye. It usually has no dye go through the first time and it is permanent pregnancy prevention.