A report by Marie Stopes Kenya released on Friday, November 18, indicated that more men were undergoing vasectomy, semi-permanent contraception for men who opt against siring babies.
The survey was disclosed on World Vasectomy Day, commemorated on the third Friday of November every year.
On this day, advocates for vasectomy as a safe choice for male contraception gather to celebrate the milestones and clarify myths and misconceptions.
"Through our social media engagement, we received over 400 queries on vasectomy with over 250 men looking for these services.
"By the end of the campaign, we managed to successfully counsel and provide approximately 200 clients with vasectomy services through our qualified medical practitioners," medical experts from Marie Stopes Kenya disclosed.
However, experts were wary of the myths and misconceptions surrounding vasectomy.
One of the misconceptions that was demystified was that a man's testicles are always removed during the medical operation.
The doctors, in their report, explained that the tubes carrying sperm from the testicles are the ones that are blocked. The testicles remain in place.
"The method is safe for all men, provided they undergo proper counseling to correct misunderstandings, understand the procedure, its benefits and provide informed consent," MSK Health experts confirmed.
At the same time, the report warns that vasectomy does not decrease or increase strength for intercourse.
As such, a man's reproductive functions remain intact save for the ability to impregnate a woman.
Medical experts also sought to set records straight that no man grows fat, becomes weak, less masculine or less productive after undergoing vasectomy.
"Vasectomy does not prevent transmission of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV," warned medical experts.