- Yesigye Brian Bravo has shared how he decided to have a vasectomy and even had a timeline to have children and set the year to have it done
- Plans in life change all the time, and it happened to Yesigye as well because he got a vasectomy a year before the scheduled time
- Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, the father of two pointed out the benefits of getting a vasectomy for men and their families as well
Kampala, Uganda: A man identified as Yesigye Brian Bravo has caused a stir on the internet after sharing that he had gone for a vasectomy procedure.
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The 47-year-old told TUKO.co.ke that he is a father of two sons, and years ago, he had made a simple but firm promise to himself that he would get a vasectomy once his lastborn turned 18.
“But as with many plans, life moves faster than expected; the moment felt right when he turned 17—a year ahead of schedule. I realised there was no point in waiting,” he said.
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“The decision was made, my family was complete, and the time for permanent, responsible family planning was now. I want to share my story, not to boast, but to encourage every man who has completed his family to seriously consider this step,” he added.
Does Marie Stopes Uganda perform vasectomies?
With that in mind, the founder of Bravo Shoes in Uganda went to Marie Stopes Hospital and Maternity Uganda and had the procedure done in a simple and quick manner.
Being forewarned is being forearmed, and before going for the procedure, Yesisgye had researched, planned, and was certain about it. But when he got there, they still took him through a mandatory counselling session.
“While I didn’t think I needed the counselling, I appreciated their thoroughness in ensuring I understood the permanence of the choice. After the counselling, I was immediately ushered into the procedure room,” he explained in a Facebook post.
“The staff was professional and efficient, while the procedure itself was incredibly quick: it took just 15 minutes, and I was good to go immediately afterwards. In fact, I left the clinic and went straight back to work to finish my day; that’s how straightforward the process was for me,” he shared.
What benefits will Bravin get from the vasectomy?
According to Bravin, the way the procedure was done underscored how accessible and minimally disruptive this vital decision can be.
He added that the true gains of shared responsibility—the choice to get a vasectomy is an act of profound responsibility; a declaration that one is fully present and committed to their current family, and that you are ready to embrace the future without the worry of unintended pregnancy.
“This action is also a powerful move towards shared control over contraception. For far too long, the primary burden of managing contraception—from pills to other methods—falls heavily on the female partner,” he observed.
“By choosing a vasectomy, I was stepping forward and taking on the permanent side of family planning. It felt like the truest form of respect for the mother of my children and for my role as a father,” he said.
When one researches a vasectomy, they often hear the clinical details, but Bravin says that there are personal gains that mattered most to him, and the first one was unshakeable peace of mind.
“This is the single biggest benefit. Before the procedure, there’s always a low-level, lingering worry about contraception failure. After the vasectomy (and post-procedure testing), that worry is gone. It is replaced by a sense of clarity and control that touches every part of your life,” he said.
He added that his mind is now focused entirely on his sons’ future, his health, and his personal goals.
The second benefit he got was deeper intimacy and connection after the worry of contraception was instantly removed; when the stress of planning and timing around fertility was gone, connection became more spontaneous and present.
“To every man thinking, ‘Is it for me?’ If you are a man reading this, and you know your family is complete, I urge you to talk to your doctor. Take the lead: don’t let the full responsibility of permanent family planning rest elsewhere,” he said.
The father of two said that it also presented a chance for him to show commitment and responsibility.
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Will a vasectomy affect Bravin’s testosterone?
Another benefit was that he got the facts right that a vasectomy is a contraceptive procedure and does not affect one’s testosterone, hormonal balance, or sex drive.
“You remain the strong, capable man you are, only now, you are also the man who took definitive, responsible action,” he said.
There is also the issue of freedom, and Bravin’s decision to get a vasectomy at 47 has given him a new sense of freedom and energy—not because the procedure changed him physically, but because it freed him mentally.
“My journey—from a 15-minute procedure at Marie Stopes to finishing my workday—is a reminder that the perfect time to choose responsibility is now. If your family is complete, take control and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with this empowering decision,” he said.
“If you are a man considering this choice, please know you are not alone. Having gone through the process and received full information at Marie Stopes, I am happy to support you. I pledge to share full, factual information and guidance to any man who reaches out to me, so you too can make this informed and empowering decision with confidence,” he vowed.
Although some men praised Yesigye, he also got some backlash from people who thought that it was not a good idea.
“Of course Africans are still backward on issues concerning family planning. They are mixing emotions, uncertainty, insecurities into issues of family planning,” he told TUKO.co.ke.
“But many have contacted me on how to go about it; many are willing, and others secretly did it but didn’t want their wives to know. One told me they did it to prove that their wife wasn’t faithful after her presenting a pregnancy that didn’t belong to him,” he added.
Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Dr Aziza Hussein shared that vasectomy is more acceptable in the West as compared to Africa or Kenya, and it is more related to cultural issues. She also agreed with Yesisgye that many men are uncertain about it.
“For those who are uncertain and think they may want a child in the future, they can store their sperms,” she said.
“Some hospitals may assist in storing the sperms for the person,” she added.
Yesigye said he didn’t store his sperms because he didnt need them anymore and Marie Stopes does not stor them for people as well.
Woman gets pregnant after hubby gets vasectomy
In 2023, Salano and his wife Beryl rocked the internet by sharing how they were blessed with another baby despite the husband getting a vasectomy.
The two had welcomed Ariel and Arriela just two years before, and that is the time they unanimously agreed not to have more babies.
Salano, a nutritionist by profession, shared how he was stunned that his wife got pregnant again.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
