Frequently asked questions

It is reversible but the success rate is low and it is very expensive. It is best to consider vasectomy as an irreversible procedure. If you are not sure whether your family is complete, you should not choose vasectomy. There are many other methods of reversible contraception that can be used.

A vasectomy is a relatively quick procedure and will take around 30 minutes. However, you will be asked to stay for an additional 30 minutes to recover and so that we can explain post operative care. We suggest allowing an hour in total.

In post vasectomy reviews, my patients hardly ever mention pain. In fact, about 50% of my patients do not take paracetamol following the procedure. Chronic pain is pain that is ongoing for years following vasectomy. While chronic pain is listed as a potential risk of vasectomy in several reports, this has not been reported by any of my patients or the patients of my colleagues.

Vasectomy is one of the most effective methods of contraception available. Over 99.8% of men will not require any further treatment following their post-procedure semen analysis. Once sterility is confirmed, vasectomy has a lower failure rate than any other form of contraception.

The biggest concern following vasectomy is a bleed into the scrotum. This is not dangerous but will cause discomfort. There is always a small risk of this complication, which is why we ask men to rest and wear tight underwear for 48 hours following your procedure. It is unlikely that you will get an infection post procedure, this has not been seen in the past 20 years. My patients have also never reported chronic pain.