Vasectomy
What Is a Vasectomy?
A vasectomy is a minimally invasive surgery that involves severing the vas deferens, the small tube responsible for carrying sperm from the testicles to the urethra. When sperm is no longer present in the semen, the chances of sexual intercourse resulting in pregnancy are zero.
Contrary to popular belief, the surgery will not affect your sex life or increase your chances of developing prostate cancer. Although your testes will continue to produce both sperm and semen, the sperm is naturally absorbed by your body.
Outside of abstinence, a vasectomy is the best method of birth control available. It has a failure rate of less than one percent and most pregnancies that occur after the procedure are a result of the patient failing to wait until sperm cells are no longer present in the ejaculate.
Take Control Book Your Vasectomy Today
Men who are certain they don't want any more children can find great peace-of-mind after a vasectomy. Dr. Luis Herrera and his team at la Unidad de Urología in Tijuana, Mexico, are always ready to meet new patients and help them achieve a better quality of life. You can request a consultation right now by filling out our online form or calling:
(619) 392-8516
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Dr Luis Herrera is the best of the best! I had an easy and smooth experience with him he is at the top of his field and very easy to communicate with.. all and all my best experience with any doctor ever! His follow up care is excellent he answers ALL emails very quickly with compassion and top knowledge (I sent endless emails!) I am endlessly thankful to dr Herrera and give him top recommendation five star experience!!
Micah Hayes - 5-Star Google Review - 2019
How Is a Vasectomy Performed? A Treatment Timeline
Dr. Herrera performs vasectomy procedures out of the offices of la Unidad de Urología in Tijuana, Mexico. Our offices are on the sixth floor of the NewCity Medical Plaza Building in the high-end Zona Rio district. Our urologist can also perform the procedure in a local hospital, but this will increase treatment costs.
Dr. Herrera performs no-scalpel vasectomies, so the incisions are extremely small and result in very minimal scarring. The typical surgery follows these steps:
Treatment is painless and will be completed in 30 minutes or less.
Vasectomy Recovery
The overall procedure can be completed in Tijuana, Mexico, in about 30 minutes, and you can return home the same day. You may feel sore and experience some swelling that first week. Dr. Herrera will provide postsurgical instructions to expedite healing. Taking an over-the-counter pain medication and applying an ice pack to your scrotum can help alleviate any discomfort. Resting and wearing tight-fitting underwear or a protective garment can also reduce any remaining discomfort.
Most patients can return to all normal activity, including sexual intercourse, within the week. However, because you will need to ejaculate at least 20 times to eliminate all remaining sperm in the vas deferens, the surgery is not considered immediately effective. We recommend wearing a condom for the first three months to ensure the sperm is completely gone. Dr. Herrera can also perform a specialized semen analysis in-office after three months to verify the effectiveness of your procedure.
Due to Dr. Herrera’s experience and advanced techniques, scarring will be virtually unnoticeable. After your procedure, ejaculatory function remains the same and patients should not notice a change in their libido or erectile function. During ejaculation, you will still produce semen, but it will no longer contain sperm.
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Vasectomy Cost
A vasectomy performed in our state-of-the-art offices in Tijuana, Mexico, costs $700. We can also operate at a nearby hospital in Tijuana, Mexico, for $700. In contrast, a vasectomy procedure in the United States usually costs between $2,000 and $3,000.
You may be tempted to think that because urological care in Tijuana, Mexico, is more affordable, it must be lower quality, but that's not true at all! Dr. Luis Herrera is one of the most highly trained urologists in the entire Southern California region, and he produces great results with the most modern technology and techniques.
Permanent birth control doesn't have to take a big bite out of your savings. Contact our practice in Tijuana, Mexico, today to get the family planning control you need for a price you can afford.
More Five-Star Reviews
Jorge Garduño
2019
Great MD, he did a excellent job a few years ago(vasectomy), but years later my wife and me wanted to have more kids so he reverse my other surgery and now we hay have twins.
THANKS TO MD.LUIS GERARDO HERRERA
David Parwani
2019
He is the best. I contacted him and his repose was very quick. When I met him he was very professional and caring. I was for a week under his care. And he would make sure every day that I was well feeling better and happy with the treatment. I would give him 10 stars if I could. Thank you Dr. Herrera for being there for me.
Worried You'll Change Your Mind? We Offer Vasectomy Reversal
Vasectomy Reversal
Vasectomy is considered a permanent birth control technique. However, modern urology and Dr. Herrera's expertise ensure that no door is closed forever. Dr. Herrera can perform vasectomy reversal at his offices in Tijuana, Mexico, even if your initial surgery was over 10 years ago.
