Callum Jones
Here's the terrifying moment a surgeon performed a live vasectomy on himself all while being fully conscious.
For those unaware, the procedure is a form of male birth control that stops sperm being ejaculated from the penis during sex, which is done by cutting and ultimately sealing the tubes that carry the sperm in the first place.
Essentially, it's a permanent form of male contraception that prevents pregnancy from occurring.
While it may be a pretty simple procedure for medical experts to perform, that sentiment certainly changes if you perform it on yourself.
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But that's exactly what one surgeon in Taiwan decided to do, rather than getting a fellow health expert to do the job for him.
Dr Chen Weinong published the video of his getting the procedure to Instagram and Facebook for 'educational purposes', though that did come with a strict 'do not try this at home' warning for viewers.
He captioned the video: "A very special experience, there will be no next time."
The viral clip sees Dr Weinong sitting back in surgical chair as he uses medical equipment such as a surgical clamp to carry out the operation.
The procedure concluded with the surgeon stitching himself up, with the operation taking around 15 minutes in total.
This is where the benefit to doing it yourself comes in as a vasectomy usually takes around 30 minutes, according to the NHS.
But honestly, do not do this at home.
"It was a strange feeling to touch and suture my own urethra," he wrote on social media after conducting the procedure himself.
According to the Daily Mail, Dr Weinong said that he experienced some pain and discomfort after conducting the operation, but he felt alright by the next morning.
The doctor was accompanied by a qualified urologist while he performed the surgery - meaning they could take over in case things went wrong.
Symptoms right after surgery can include blood in your semen, bruising of your scrotum, infection of the surgery site, mild pain or discomfort and swelling, according to Mayo Clinic.
However, the health gurus over there note: "For most men, a vasectomy doesn't cause any noticeable side effects, and serious complications are rare."
It's important you're absolutely sure before having a vasectomy, as it might not always be possible to reverse the procedure at a later date.
While surgery to reserve it is possible, Mayo Clinic notes such procedure can be more complicated than the initial surgery and may even be ineffective in some cases.