Medical Intel

Birth control can come in many forms—but men’s options can be more limited. Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan discusses how a vasectomy can be a solution for men who want effective birth control while maintaining sexual function and the ability to orgasm.   TRANSCRIPT Intro: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents Medical Intel where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights and gives you the inside story on advances in medicine. Host: Thanks for joining us today. We’re speaking with Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, Director of Urologic Reconstruction at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Welcome, Dr. Venkatesan. Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan: Hi. Thank you for having me. Host: Today we’re discussing vasectomy, a birth control procedure for men that prevents their partners from becoming pregnant without affecting natural sexual function. Dr. Venkatesan, is vasectomy a popular birth control option for men and their partners? Dr. Venkatesan: Yeah, I would say so. Vasectomy is effective for birth control because it r