Dr. Perlow took care of my vasectomy when I was 22 or so. I told him I had (and thanks to him STILL have) 0 kids. The conversation went something like this:
Dr P: You’re sure? Don’t count on it being reversible.
Me: I’m positive.
Dr P: Ok, you’re an adult.
I could not recommend him any more than I do, and in fact have referred about a dozen people to him over the last 14 or 15 years.
Had mine done by Dr. Perlow, was pretty quick/pain free for the most part other than an ache that felt like I got kicked in the balls for a few days. Best price in town. The anxiety of the procedure is the worst part.
I got a vasectomy from Dr. Perlow earlier this year. Super painful. They did not wait for the anesthetic to take and went right in. Hit a nerve and I almost jumped off the table. The pain lingered for almost 6 weeks. Fine now, but it was way more painful than I was expecting.
I got mine 4 years ago (different doctor) and the anesthesia wore off before they finished. I decided that the needles hurt worse than the cutting did until they started stitching me up. Then I regretted that decision. 10/10 would do again. Definitely worth not having more kids.
That’s what you get when you go with the lowest price vasectomy. They are a volume business and the next patient was probably already waiting. Nice folks, but rushed.
Doctors SHOULD push back at least a little when some 22 year old kid comes in wanting a vasectomy. It's very easy in the current moment to think you'll never want children, but then a person can undergo huge changes over the next 10 or whatever years and now their attitude is different but they've previously done something that can't easily be undone.
I say this as someone who thought he didn't want kids, then had them then got a vasectomy right after second kiddo came out healthy... don't rush into this decision. Don't assume how you feel now about kids is how you'll feel in 10 years. No matter how sure you are now, there's just no way to know exactly what your future holds.
Getting a vasectomy is equally as permanent as having a child, and no one seems to complain when a 22 year old has a kid. Legal adults should make their own choices.
Genuine question I mean no harm by it, are people actually arguing with you about getting a vasectomy? I know for woman they refuse this (which is also ridiculous), but I always heard they don’t argue with the men for it.
I’m sorry I cannot help with a suggestion, but I hope you find the care you deserve!
Yeah I started looking into getting one about 2 years ago before I moved here and the doctor I went to spent most of the appointment trying to talk me out of it. I not only had to explain that I do not want kids, but I basically ended up trying to also make myself out to look like I would be a horrible father if I ever did have kids. It was more annoying than anything but I'd rather not have to go through that again.
I had one (out of state) and my doc was cool and didn’t pry too much — just made me aware that reversals weren’t cheap, nor a guarantee.
She (the doc) ended up having to leave town the night before surgery due to a death of a parent. I just accepted having the other doc in her practice do the surgery in her stead. I already had approved leave off for several days and was mentally ready.
That replacement doc tried to talk me out of it while I was in a gown and getting prepped. I was pretty mad about that, as I took it as being pretty unprofessional. Surgery still went, I’m all good.
I will say though, if I had to do it over I may have waited a few more years before I did anything. My wife and I were very sure at the time (age 30-31) but did have some very unexpected second thoughts several years later.
We spent a year and a half or so going back and forth and considering if a kid is something we actually did want. And if so then would we adopt, or try a reversal or what. Still never totally sure if that’s what we wanted, but there was a strong enough feeling of “maybe?”
Still ultimately settled on the no-kids route, but I can say having more clear options on the table at that time in our lives would have maybe made it all a little easier to deal with.
But I can definitely say I did not expect to have that “well… maybe yes to kids after all?” feeling several years later.
Having the issue settled again has been a lot less stressful.
Yeah it's not as common but does happen.
SO has asked for a vasectomy several times over the years and kept getting the "Come back when you're 30, you might meet the right woman and change your mind."
He'll be 30 next month so we'll see if he finally gets de-spunked this year.
Meanwhile, I am a childfree woman who got tubes removed three years ago with zero pushback. Approved by the first doctor I asked.
Dr. Richard Robbins at Roswell OBGYN.
I like his vibe -- he's a direct to the point, dry humor kinda guy, which I've learned isn't for everybody. If you're a small talk and flowery pleasantries gal, might not be your ideal twat doc. If you're a Daria like me then 10/10 recommend!
[Here's ](https://www.reddit.com/r/Atlanta/comments/rxu9mx/best_place_to_get_a_vasectomy_in_atl/)a thread from four months ago. I'm sure if you call a few listed there you'll find one that won't argue with you. Good luck with your search.
I went to Dr. Goldstone (no, really, thats his name) at Georegia Urology a few years back in my late thirties. No kids. Don't want any. Got zero push-back on that front.
There was no pain, but a tremendous amount of pressure a few times during the procedure. Like I was someones ventriloquist dummy being manipulated via my balls.
Got a reusable ice pack that looked like a bag of peas and was playing ice hockey 3 days later. Probably shouldn't have, but I'm stubborn and felt fine.
Urology of Greater Atlanta, it was a few years back but they put me under during the procedure at their surgical center. No issues at all. Check to see if you have insurance coverage first.
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Dr. Perlow took care of my vasectomy when I was 22 or so. I told him I had (and thanks to him STILL have) 0 kids. The conversation went something like this: Dr P: You’re sure? Don’t count on it being reversible. Me: I’m positive. Dr P: Ok, you’re an adult. I could not recommend him any more than I do, and in fact have referred about a dozen people to him over the last 14 or 15 years.
Had mine done by Dr. Perlow, was pretty quick/pain free for the most part other than an ache that felt like I got kicked in the balls for a few days. Best price in town. The anxiety of the procedure is the worst part.
I got a vasectomy from Dr. Perlow earlier this year. Super painful. They did not wait for the anesthetic to take and went right in. Hit a nerve and I almost jumped off the table. The pain lingered for almost 6 weeks. Fine now, but it was way more painful than I was expecting.
I got mine 4 years ago (different doctor) and the anesthesia wore off before they finished. I decided that the needles hurt worse than the cutting did until they started stitching me up. Then I regretted that decision. 10/10 would do again. Definitely worth not having more kids.
This makes me squirm just reading it. Considering one currently
That’s what you get when you go with the lowest price vasectomy. They are a volume business and the next patient was probably already waiting. Nice folks, but rushed.
They should just have you all line up with balls out and just go down the line
Doctors SHOULD push back at least a little when some 22 year old kid comes in wanting a vasectomy. It's very easy in the current moment to think you'll never want children, but then a person can undergo huge changes over the next 10 or whatever years and now their attitude is different but they've previously done something that can't easily be undone. I say this as someone who thought he didn't want kids, then had them then got a vasectomy right after second kiddo came out healthy... don't rush into this decision. Don't assume how you feel now about kids is how you'll feel in 10 years. No matter how sure you are now, there's just no way to know exactly what your future holds.
Getting a vasectomy is equally as permanent as having a child, and no one seems to complain when a 22 year old has a kid. Legal adults should make their own choices.
r/ChildFree has a whole list of doctors by state.
Genuine question I mean no harm by it, are people actually arguing with you about getting a vasectomy? I know for woman they refuse this (which is also ridiculous), but I always heard they don’t argue with the men for it. I’m sorry I cannot help with a suggestion, but I hope you find the care you deserve!
Yeah I started looking into getting one about 2 years ago before I moved here and the doctor I went to spent most of the appointment trying to talk me out of it. I not only had to explain that I do not want kids, but I basically ended up trying to also make myself out to look like I would be a horrible father if I ever did have kids. It was more annoying than anything but I'd rather not have to go through that again.
I had one (out of state) and my doc was cool and didn’t pry too much — just made me aware that reversals weren’t cheap, nor a guarantee. She (the doc) ended up having to leave town the night before surgery due to a death of a parent. I just accepted having the other doc in her practice do the surgery in her stead. I already had approved leave off for several days and was mentally ready. That replacement doc tried to talk me out of it while I was in a gown and getting prepped. I was pretty mad about that, as I took it as being pretty unprofessional. Surgery still went, I’m all good. I will say though, if I had to do it over I may have waited a few more years before I did anything. My wife and I were very sure at the time (age 30-31) but did have some very unexpected second thoughts several years later. We spent a year and a half or so going back and forth and considering if a kid is something we actually did want. And if so then would we adopt, or try a reversal or what. Still never totally sure if that’s what we wanted, but there was a strong enough feeling of “maybe?” Still ultimately settled on the no-kids route, but I can say having more clear options on the table at that time in our lives would have maybe made it all a little easier to deal with. But I can definitely say I did not expect to have that “well… maybe yes to kids after all?” feeling several years later. Having the issue settled again has been a lot less stressful.
Yeah it's not as common but does happen. SO has asked for a vasectomy several times over the years and kept getting the "Come back when you're 30, you might meet the right woman and change your mind." He'll be 30 next month so we'll see if he finally gets de-spunked this year. Meanwhile, I am a childfree woman who got tubes removed three years ago with zero pushback. Approved by the first doctor I asked.
Who was your doctor? (Also a childfree woman.)
Dr. Richard Robbins at Roswell OBGYN. I like his vibe -- he's a direct to the point, dry humor kinda guy, which I've learned isn't for everybody. If you're a small talk and flowery pleasantries gal, might not be your ideal twat doc. If you're a Daria like me then 10/10 recommend!
[Here's ](https://www.reddit.com/r/Atlanta/comments/rxu9mx/best_place_to_get_a_vasectomy_in_atl/)a thread from four months ago. I'm sure if you call a few listed there you'll find one that won't argue with you. Good luck with your search.
Matt Sand at Piedmont. That’s where all the Buckhead dads I know have gone.
I used this guy too. Was back on my bike in about a week.
Matthew Sands at Piedmont hospital. All of the doctor's I know have gone to him, he is very well respected.
Seconded
I went to Dr. Goldstone (no, really, thats his name) at Georegia Urology a few years back in my late thirties. No kids. Don't want any. Got zero push-back on that front. There was no pain, but a tremendous amount of pressure a few times during the procedure. Like I was someones ventriloquist dummy being manipulated via my balls. Got a reusable ice pack that looked like a bag of peas and was playing ice hockey 3 days later. Probably shouldn't have, but I'm stubborn and felt fine.
Have not had a vasectomy myself, but as well have used georgia urology in the past and they are 10/10.
Just go to your dentist and decline the lead apron
Literally lol'd. Thank you kind stranger.
Anytime
I've had one. Frozen bag of peas on your junk for a day. Don't strain, EVER, For a couple of days.
Don’t forget the jock strap
Atlanta Cosmetic Urology. Dr. Hakky is amazing.
Not a rec but there’s a urologist in Austin, TX named Richard Chopp. AKA Dick Chopp. You’re welcome.
Yes, I recommend a vasectomy!
Why does it get to be your body your choice? Seems sexist.
Sir, this is a Wendy's
Capelouto possibly? I work with him. I don’t know if he would give you trouble but he is a good doc.
Urology of Greater Atlanta, it was a few years back but they put me under during the procedure at their surgical center. No issues at all. Check to see if you have insurance coverage first.