Vasectomy--Affecting weight, sex drive, pheromones?

[owl27]

Just curious--my husband had a vasectomy several years ago. It may just be coincidence but I realized since then he gained weight, his sex drive diminished some, and I have felt much less attracted to him. (We're separated but still together).

Someone suggested it may have affected his pheromones--that biologically my body thinks he's not a good mate because he can't get me pregnant anymore.

Has anyone had similar experiences?

[shuttlefish]

Yeah I can see that happening. After all, there's only one thing men can do that women can't - produce "seed". Take that away and a man's lost something both tangible and intangible

[KG]

I got clipped 10 years ago. No change whatsoever. Weight the same, sex drive still strong. The only diff is the semen, clearer, and more watery, but my urologist says that's normal.

[capilot]

There's no way a vasectomy can have a significant effect on someone's health, weight, or anything else physical. It might have a psychological effect, but there's no way to tell.

 

You say he got his vasectomy several years ago. A lot can happen in "several years". Think back: has his diet changed? Has he gone through any life-changing events such as a separation? Has he aged by any chance?

[CatsMeeoow]

Yup... with a vasectomy you still make all the same stuff... even sperm... it just has no where to go so gets resorbed by the body.

 

I doubt it physically affected him though psychologically it could have.

 

I think there are other reasons for the weight gain and sex drive problems.

[Cognitive_Canine]

It's probably psychological.

 

The idea that it makes you less of a man is simply absurd. Be secure with your masculinity.

[IntotheWild]

It's probably psychological.

 

The idea that it makes you less of a man is simply absurd. Be secure with your masculinity.

 

Keep in mind, you're a woman.

[Cognitive_Canine]

Keep in mind, you're a woman.

 

And my ability to ovulate doesn't dictate that.

[Capricorn3]

I got clipped 10 years ago. No change whatsoever. Weight the same, sex drive still strong. The only diff is the semen, clearer, and more watery, but my urologist says that's normal.

Same with my husband - it made no difference at all. Nothing changed.

[owl27]

Thanks for the info, everyone. It's just something I was wondering about. It's truly difficult to pinpoint what causes an event, especially something like weight gain and emotions.

[FathomFear]

Physically they're unrelated. It's possible he just so happens to be going through a funk that has caused him to gain weight, etc, which has subsequently resulted in a loss of attraction on your part.