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- Studies show that vasectomy \u2014 a surgical procedure and form of permanent male birth control \u2014 does not reduce a man\u2019s testosterone levels, impair his sexual function or libido, or affect muscle mass or strength.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- During a vasectomy, the tubes carrying sperm from the testicles to the urethra are cut and sealed. This prevents sperm from mixing with semen. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Testosterone is produced by cells in the testicles and carried through the body by blood vessels. A vasectomy does not affect these processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A variety of factors, including aging and lifestyle, can cause low testosterone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Does vasectomy lower testosterone?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In a word, no. A vasectomy doesn\u2019t interfere with the testicles\u2019 ability to produce testosterone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vasectomy is a surgical procedure on the vas deferens, two tubes inside the scrotum that carry sperm from the testicles to the urethra. (There\u2019s one on each side, left and right.) During a vasectomy, the vas deferens are cut and sealed by a doctor. This prevents sperm from being carried from the testicles and into semen, and ultimately out of the body during ejaculation. Vasectomy is considered a permanent form of birth control, or male sterilization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn more about the <\/em>vasectomy process<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAfter a vasectomy, the testicles continue to produce sperm. Those sperm cells simply die (a natural process called apoptosis) and are absorbed by the body. The seminal vesicles and prostate continue to produce semen (AKA seminal fluid), and men with vasectomies still have ejaculations and orgasms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Testosterone is primarily produced by the Leydig cells in the testicles. These cells are not affected by vasectomy. Testosterone travels from the testicles through the body via blood vessels, which are also unaffected by vasectomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A 2018 study found that vasectomies don\u2019t lower testosterone levels \u2014 and that there were no long-term hormonal changes after vasectomy.1<\/sup> \u201cVasectomy had no long-term effect on the level of sexual hormones in men,\u201d the authors stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More good news: A subsequent 2021 study found that men who\u2019ve had a vasectomy are at no increased risk of other health problems like erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer, heart disease, or autoimmune disorders.2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nLow T after vasectomy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A number of things can potentially lower testosterone production, but a vasectomy isn\u2019t one of them. These include your weight, activity level, stress, alcohol\/drug use, medications, testicular disorders, <\/sup>and simply age \u2014 men\u2019s testosterone levels naturally decline about 1% a year after the age of 30.4<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some possible signs of low testosterone<\/a> include a low sex drive, lack of energy, erectile dysfunction (ED), weight gain, and loss of muscle mass. If you\u2019re experiencing any of these symptoms of low T after vasectomy, it\u2019s a good idea to check in with your healthcare provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Does a vasectomy make you less \u201cmanly\u201d?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Vasectomy doesn\u2019t affect secondary sexual characteristics, sexual function, or libido. Because hormone levels aren\u2019t affected by the procedure, you won\u2019t have problems building muscle after vasectomy. Or growing out your beard, enjoying sex, reciting Seinfeld<\/em> trivia \u2014 or whatever manliness means to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Does a vasectomy hurt your sex life?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
No, and research is clear on that: The vasectomy procedure doesn\u2019t cause a decreased sex drive, lower-quality orgasms, or erectile dysfunction. Sperm only account for 1\u20132% of the volume of semen, so men with vasectomies generally don\u2019t notice a difference in the size of their ejaculations or the intensity of their climaxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nIn a recent study, men who have undergone vasectomy reported better erections and orgasms after the procedure, and greater sexual satisfaction overall.4 <\/sup>Yep, a vasectomy could be a big boost to your sex life. Why? Sex is largely mental. Because vasectomy is a permanent form of birth control, men with vasectomies might feel less stressed about sex and more able to relax and enjoy it, once the potential to produce kids is removed from the equation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nReferences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Zhao et al. \u201cLong-term safety, health and mental status in men with vasectomy.\u201d 2018.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Yang et al. \u201cReview of Vasectomy Complications and Safety Concerns.\u201d 2021.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Erenpreiss et al, \u201cPrevalence of testosterone deficiency among aging men with and without morbidities.\u201d 2019.<\/a>4. Angl et al. \u201cImpact of vasectomy on the sexual satisfaction of couples: experience from a specialized clinic.\u201d 2017.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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