Barb ~ I think a better long term solution if your DH won't have the snip is an IUD. I am pretty sure they last up to 5 years, they are as safe as anything else really. I am going to get one after my TR. As for talking to hubby, if he doesn't want anymore children then suggest maybe he should get the snip. It is a lot easier for men, a friend of mines partner had one, he was in pain for a couple of days and a little swelling then was back at work day 3 and he is a mechanic. One of my lady friends had her tubes done and was in pain for a week or more and was told not to wrok for 2 weeks. Men probably think they are less of men if they have the snip but everything is the basically the same. They still have an ejaculation when they orgasm only the sperm is gone. You should ask your doctor for a little booklet that your hubby can read. Good luck!