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New Vasectomy Procedures In Chapel Hill North Carolina

If you have been looking for new vasectomy procedures then look no further than His Choice No Cut Vasectomy in Chapel Hill North Carolina.

newest-minimally-invasive-vasectomy-procedure-chapel-hill-north-carolina-his-choice-vasectomyHis Choice No Cut Vasectomy is one of the newest vasectomy procedures and now it is being offered in the Chapel Hill Durham area.

This vasectomy can be done in a single office visit, does not require a needle for anesthesia, and does not require a scalpel to make a cut on the scrotal skin.

How cool is all that? How much easier can it be?

Dr. Matthew Zerden holds the position of Medical Director at His Choice Vasectomy of Durham and Chapel Hill. He takes pride in introducing one of the most recent advancements in vasectomy procedures: the His Choice No Cut Vasectomy.

With this minimally invasive form of vasectomy more women can avoid tubal ligation and men can confidently be assured they are obtaining the one of the newest vasectomy procedures around offering them the best and safest method of permanent birth control.

Tubal ligation vs vasectomy

A tubal ligation for a woman is major surgery. It involves multiple visits to the doctor. The first visit is a consultation visit. The second visit is an anesthesia consultation at the hospital. The third visit is for surgery.

The surgery is done in a hospital operating room. General anesthesia is often required. After surgery the woman has to recover and it usually takes one to two weeks before she can resume moderate activity.

The biggest risk of tubal ligation is exposure to general anesthesia. The second biggest risk is the risk of tubal ligation failure. The chance of tubal ligation failure can be as high as 1 out of every 200 women who have a tubal ligation procedure.

If a woman gets pregnant after tubal ligation there is a greater chance the pregnancy is an ectopic pregnancy…or a pregnancy that is stuck inside the fallopian tube.

If an ectopic pregnancy goes undiagnosed then a life threatening rupture of the fallopian tube can occur. This will result in emergency surgery and removal of the fallopian tubes.

Vasectomy is way safer!

His Choice vasectomy is a simple procedure done in a doctor’s office using local anesthesia.

The procedure can be completed in 48 hours. Most patients have their vasectomy on a Friday and are back to normal in 48 hours. The chance of failure of a His Choice No Cut vasectomy is about 3 to 5 patients out of every 10,000 men of have this vasectomy procedure.

If a vasectomy fails often nothing will happen (small amounts of sperm may get through and pregnancy will never happen). In the worse case scenario the women will get pregnant if a vasectomy fails. Pregnancies that are a result of vasectomy failure are often normal pregnancies and are not serious ectopic pregnancies.

Thankfully the chance of failure and pregnancy after a His Choice vasectomy is extremely low.

New vasectomy procedures: There is a new doc in town!

Dr. Zerden recently completed training in minimally invasive His Choice Vasectomy. His desire to learn and provide vasectomy comes from his experience in women’s health care.

offering-new-vasectomy-procedures-durham-chapel-hill-north-carolinaAs a Board Certified Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist, Dr. Zerden has nurtured a profound interest in reproductive matters, and his staunch advocacy for vasectomy is evident. He firmly believes that vasectomy offers a considerably safer and more convenient option for men compared to tubal ligation for women.

The process of obtaining a tubal ligation involves an extensive series of visits to physicians, a hospital trip, administration of general anesthesia, and a more hazardous intra-abdominal surgery. In stark contrast, vasectomy merely requires a brief, 15-minute procedure performed in-office under local anesthesia.

Despite the evident safety and simplicity of vasectomy, tubal ligation procedures continue to prevail. Regrettably, the greater burden of pregnancy prevention falls upon women.

It is of paramount importance to Dr. Zerden that his patients understand his motivations for offering vasectomy services, and furthermore, comprehend why he has chosen to make available one of the latest vasectomy procedures.

Dr. Zerden’s Journey and Motivation for Providing Vasectomy Services

Dr. Matthew Zerden’s journey commenced in 2009, when he graduated from Harvard Medical School and relocated to Durham to further his medical training and establish his own family. Familiar with the uniqueness of Chapel Hill from his childhood, he was eager to return and now considers this region his cherished home.

Over the course of the past 15 years, Dr. Zerden’s focus has primarily centered on the care of pregnant women, which included a comprehensive two-year fellowship in Complex Family Planning at UNC. This specialized training honed his expertise in both preventing pregnancies and performing surgical sterilizations. While many Obstetrics and Gynecology specialists offer birth control and sterilization services, Dr. Zerden’s fellowship enriched his understanding and skill in delivering these services to women with exceedingly high-risk medical conditions. Throughout his training, he often pondered the overlooked realm of male contraception and sterilization.

Through his career, Dr. Zerden has had the privilege of delivering numerous babies, yet also witnessed the challenges families face when pregnancies deviate from expectations, resulting in significant health complications for the mother. While most pregnancies progress uneventfully, exceptions exist.

Dr. Zerden has cared for patients who believed they had completed their family planning, only to encounter contraceptive failures or encounter obstacles to obtaining female surgical sterilization due to costs or complexities—leading to unintended pregnancies.

Tragically, he has also witnessed women enduring severe complications from birth control side effects and sterilization procedures that did not proceed as intended. He recognizes that for certain women, pregnancy poses substantial health risks, with some cases leading to fatal outcomes.

Driven by a desire to enact change, Dr. Zerden sought to expand his knowledge and services to assist men who are eager to exercise control over their reproductive choices. Despite the emphasis on female contraception in scientific research, he acknowledges a considerable number of men willing to contribute to reproductive control. Regrettably, the options available to men and healthcare providers capable of assisting them are disproportionately limited compared to women.

Dr. Zerden’s aspiration is to support men in making choices regarding their desire for future children.

Introducing the newest vasectomy procedure

Dr. Zerden is excited to announce the introduction of a novel method for permanent pregnancy prevention—the His Choice No Cut Vasectomy. His decision to become a vasectomy provider was, in part, inspired by his personal experience with the procedure.

For the initial two decades of his relationship with his wife, the responsibility for preventing pregnancy predominantly rested on her shoulders. However, after the birth of their youngest child, Dr. Zerden recognized the merits of vasectomy as a suitable option for their situation.

He sought the expertise of Dr. Monteith, visiting him late one Friday afternoon. Astonishingly, just 30 minutes later, he was able to drive himself home. After taking a modest 48 hours to recuperate, he swiftly resumed his regular routine by Monday—without the need for frozen peas!

The simplicity of the procedure relieved his wife from hormonal treatments, alternative methods that yielded side effects, or the need to undergo a riskier abdominal surgical procedure for sterilization. Modern medicine has offered a range of excellent female birth control options, yet the demand for accessible, uncomplicated alternatives for men remains evident. This led Dr. Zerden to eagerly embrace the opportunity to learn from Dr. Monteith—the professional who conducted his own vasectomy—enabling him to provide the latest vasectomy procedure in the Durham and Chapel Hill area.

Advantages of His Choice No Cut Vasectomy

In essence, a vasectomy procedure’s goal remains consistent: to prevent conception and pregnancy. However, not all vasectomy procedures are equally effective.

Conventional vasectomy, also termed old-school or traditional vasectomy, entails the use of a scalpel to create small incisions on either side of the scrotum. This procedure typically involves the removal of a section of each vas deferens. Unfortunately, patients undergoing conventional vasectomy often encounter greater discomfort, a more challenging and extended recovery period, and increased rates of vasectomy failure.

The His Choice No Cut Vasectomy stands out as one of the most recent innovations in vasectomy techniques. It transcends being a mere procedural upgrade; it embodies a philosophy that shapes the approach to vasectomy procedures.

Philosophy Behind His Choice Vasectomy

At His Choice Vasectomy, no discrimination is made based on age, gender, or the number of children one has. All that is required is that you be above the age of 21.

his-choice-no-needle-no-scalpel-minimally-invasive-vasectomy-procedureMost other vasectomy doctors impose age-related restrictions on patients seeking the procedure. Some doctor may refuse to provide vasectomy if the patient does not have a certain minimum number of children. Some may even refuse to preform the procedure if the patient is single and unmarried.

At His Choice Vasectomy, the sole requirement is for patients to be at least 21 years of age.

Dr. Zerden’s facility provides a nurturing and secure environment for the vasectomy procedure, without imposing a minimum child requirement.

The objective is to eliminate unnecessary obstacles and streamline the vasectomy process. He tries to make it easy and not complicated.

This is notably achieved through the provision of single-visit vasectomy procedures. In contrast to most medical practitioners who mandate multiple visits for the completion of the vasectomy process, His Choice simplifies the experience for patients.

The Science Behind His Choice Vasectomy

During a His Choice Vasectomy:

  • Anesthesia is administered without the use of needles.
  • Incisions are created without the need for scalpels.
  • No tissues are extracted from the body.
  • Ice or frozen peas are unnecessary.

The His Choice Vasectomy epitomizes one of the least invasive forms of vasectomy. It is distinguished as both a needle-free and scalpel-free procedure. No anatomical components are removed, and the vasectomy is performed with one of the lowest failure rates.

Opting for the His Choice vasectomy ensures patients are back on their feet within 48 hours, while also providing the assurance of having undergone one of the finest and most modern vasectomy procedures available today.

If you are interested in having the best and newest vasectomy procedure around then you should consider scheduling your procedure with Dr Zerden of His Choice Vasectomy of Durham And Chapel Hill.

For more information: Scheduling His Choice Vasectomy with Dr Matthew Zerden

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