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Welcome to Dunedin’s leading destination for vasectomy procedures. Our clinic specialises in No Needle, No Scalpel Vasectomy, offering a minimally invasive approach to long-term contraception. With a focus on personalised care and expertise in the latest techniques, we provide a comfortable and efficient patient experience. Take control of your reproductive health with confidence in our experienced vasectomy specialists.

Vasectomy is a small operation to cut the vas deferens. This is the tube that takes sperm from the testicles (testes) to the penis. Sperm are made in the testes. Once the vas deferens is cut, sperm can no longer get into the semen that comes out (is ejaculated) during sex.

Vasectomy is usually done under a local anaesthetic. This means you are awake but have an injection into the skin so that you do not feel pain. Local anaesthetic is injected into a small area of skin on either side of the scrotum above the testicles (testes). A small cut is then made to these numbed areas of skin. Occasionally vasectomy is done under a general anaesthetic.

A tiny cut or puncture hole is made in the skin on each side of the scrotum. The vas deferens can be seen quite easily under the cut skin. It can be cut with a surgical knife (scalpel) or using diathermy. Diathermy is electrical current that cuts and seals the ends of the tubes. It stops bleeding at the same time. Sometimes a small piece of the vas deferens is removed.

The hole is so small you may not need any stitches. If you do, dissolvable stitches are used, or a special surgical tape. The operation takes about 15 minutes.

Procedure

Vasectomy is a simple operation, which takes about 15-45 minutes. It can be done at a Family Planning clinic, doctor’s surgery or hospital.  It is usually done under a local anaesthetic. This means you are awake but have an injection into the skin so that you do not feel pain. Sometimes vasectomy is done under a general anaesthetic.

No Needle, No Scalpel Vasectomy:

Local anaesthetic is delivered into a small area of skin on either side of the scrotum above the testicles (testes). The doctor feels the tubes under the skin and holds them in place with a small clamp.  They then make one tiny puncture and gently stretch the opening so the tubes can be reached.

The tube is brought to the surface through the small opening. Different doctors use different techniques, but all are designed to ensure the 2 ends of the cut tubes remain separate. The second tube is treated in the same way through the same hole. There is very little bleeding with this technique.

No stitches are needed to close the opening, which heals quickly without leaving a scar. How can I look after myself after a vasectomy?  Your doctor or nurse will let you know what to expect and how to take care of yourself after your operation.

Self-care includes:

staying home and resting as much as you can for a few days after the procedure
pain relief if you need some
avoiding heavy lifting, exercise or sexual intercourse for 7–10 days.
You can return to light work after 2 days.
You can expect some soreness and bruising around the operation site for a few days to weeks.

However, the following may happen:

There is a small risk of a wound infection after the surgery.
Bruising around the operation site may occur but it will go in a week or so.
Sometimes sperm may leak into the scrotum and form a swelling which may need treatment.
You may experience a dull ache in the scrotum for a few weeks or months after the operation. This usually settles within 3 months.

Post Vasectomy Information

  • Rest
  • Ice on Scrotum
  • Scrotal Support
  • Time off Work – Varies
  • No Sexual Activity for ONE Week
  • Light Exercise After one Week
  • Simple analgesia like Paracetamol and Ibuprofen
  • Use Contraception Until cleared by the Doctor
  • Semen analysis in 6 wks and in 3 months

Common Symptoms After Vasectomy

  • Some Bruising and Swelling of the Scrotum
  • Soreness
  • Small Lump at Vasectomy Site

Complications

  1. Substantial Bruising and Swelling
  2. Hematoma
  3. Infection (Epididymitis or Wound)
  4. Ost-Vasectomy Pain
  5. Early Failure
  6. Late Failure

Fertility After Vasectomy

  1. Vasectomy Reversal
  2. Sperm Retrieval Procedure with Assisted Reproduction
  3. Donor Sperm
  4. Adoption

FAQs

What are the risks to the operation

There is usually some discomfort and bruising for a few days afterwards. This normally goes away quickly. The discomfort can be helped by wearing tight-fitting underpants day and night for a week or so after the operation. It is also best not to do heavy lifting or strenuous exercise for four weeks or so after the operation.

Vasectomy is very reliable and, in most cases, will prevent pregnancy, but it is not quite 100% effective.

Overall, 1 in 300 may fail. However, the failure rate drops to 1 in 2,000 after you have had negative sperm counts. 

In a few cases, operations are not successful, and tests show sperm are still present in semen after the operation. This occurs in less than 1 in 100 operations.

What are the advantages of vasectomy ​

There is usually some discomfort and bruising for a few days afterwards. This normally goes away quickly. The discomfort can be helped by wearing tight-fitting underpants day and night for a week or so after the operation. It is also best not to do heavy lifting or strenuous exercise for four weeks or so after the operation.

Vasectomy is very reliable and, in most cases, will prevent pregnancy, but it is not quite 100% effective.

Overall, 1 in 300 may fail. However, the failure rate drops to 1 in 2,000 after you have had negative sperm counts. 

In a few cases, operations are not successful, and tests show sperm are still present in semen after the operation. This occurs in less than 1 in 100 operations.

What are the disadvantages of vasectomy

The effect of vasectomy in preventing pregnancy is not immediate; it may take a few months before the semen is free from sperm.

As a vasectomy is permanent. Some people regret having a vasectomy, especially if their circumstances change. 

A vasectomy does not protect against STIs, including infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Condoms are the most effective method for preventing STIs.

What are the possible complications of vasectomy?​

For the most part, vasectomy is a safe procedure with very few complications. Most men have no problems after a vasectomy.

However, the following may happen:

There is a small risk of a wound infection after the surgery.

Bruising around the operation site may occur but it will go in a week or so.

Sometimes sperm may leak into the scrotum and form a swelling which may need treatment.

You may experience a dull ache in the scrotum for a few weeks or months after the operation. This usually settles within 3 months.

Will vasectomy affect my sexuality and sex drive?

No – your hormones will be the same after a vasectomy as they were before. Your sex drive and ability to have sex will not change. You will still have erections and orgasms. You will ejaculate about the same amount of semen but it no longer contains sperm. The only change is that you cannot get someone pregnant. 

When is the operation effective?​

You will need to have tests after your operation to find out whether your semen still has sperm. These tests are usually done 3 months afterwards. If you are having vaginal sex, your partner will need to use another method of contraception until your semen

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