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To ask about your dh's vasectomy experiences?

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LokiBear · 16/09/2018 22:12

We have 2dds and we are done. A combination of our ages, a previous mmc, my poor health during pregnancy (hereditary blood pressure and cloting issues) and extortionate nursery fees make me feel that we need to make more permanent contreception choices. I cant have the coil and i've been advised against sterilisation due to endo/womb scarring/clubbed ovary issues. Im currently on the implant and, despite giving it 18 months, i'm having periods lasting 3 weeks, every two weeks. Dh is very nervous about having a vasectomy but we've talked and he accepts it is the best solution for us. He seemed pretty set, only now people have decided to tell him horror stories and he is panicking. His latest reason for waiting a little longer to go to the doctor is because he might need two weeks off of work to recover, however, I think this is an excuse. I can't go on much longer with the never ending periods, I cant go on the pill as the mood swings are unbearable. We've been together 16 years and in all that time, I have been the one to sacrifice my hormones and my body to either avoid pregnancy or to be pregnant. Im at the point where I am considering getting the implant out and telling him we are abstaining until he gets the snip. I am trying to be kind, understanding and patient, I havent yet lost my shit with him but I am close. Last ditch attempt is to regale him with positive stories. Anyone have any?

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ShowOfHands · 17/09/2018 17:44

DH was one of the 10%.

Was back in hospital within a week, couldn't walk. He was black and blue over his abdomen, testicles and thighs. Had a serious infection and a cyst. Six weeks later, it all swelled up again and he had several cysts. Back to hospital. He was in considerable pain for months and it is still uncomfortable years later.

newtlover · 17/09/2018 19:11

re condoms- obviously OP's DH should be prepared to use them!
But as a contraceptive choice, I think they only make sense if you are prepared to either terminate or continue an unwanted pregnancy.

LokiBear · 17/09/2018 20:01

I couldnt terminate. Im pro choice a d would never judge another woman. But, a mmc at 13 weeks was so horrific I couldnt go through it. See why I feel like dh is being a bit selfish? If I could do something tp resolve this i would.

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newtlover · 17/09/2018 22:47

I completely see why.
I hope he has some redeeming qualities

LokiBear · 17/09/2018 23:01

Thanks, newt. He does have many redeeming qualities. Still, it is very reassuring to have someone say they understand.

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thecatsarecrazy · 18/09/2018 06:29

My dh was fine. Said he had very little pain after.

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