Quiz: Do You Know Vasectomy Facts From Fiction?

Medically Reviewed by Traci C. Johnson, MD on February 20, 2023
Question 1/9

Your sex drive goes down after a vasectomy.

  • True
  • False
Question 2/9

All vasectomies involve a knife.

  • True
  • False
Question 3/9

How long does a vasectomy take?

  • 15 to 30 minutes
  • 60 to 90 minutes
  • 2 to 3 hours
Question 4/9

After a vasectomy, your body absorbs sperm.

  • True
  • False
Question 5/9

How long does it take for a vasectomy to work?

  • A few minutes
  • A few hours
  • A few months
Question 6/9

Wear this kind of underwear right after the operation:

  • Boxers
  • Briefs
  • None
Question 7/9

Which is more common?

  • Men getting vasectomies
  • Women getting their tubes tied
Question 8/9

Vasectomy makes you more likely to get prostate cancer.

  • True
  • False
Question 9/9

It’s easy to reverse a vasectomy.

  • True
  • False