Vasectomy

Most vasectomies are carried out under local anaesthetic but a general anaesthetic is an option. One of the South Coast Urology surgeons will meet you to take a full medical history and carry out an examination . They will then discuss the pros and cons of this form of contraception for you and advise on the most appropriate method.

• Vasectomy is the most effective method of male sterilisation
• It should always be regarded as “irreversible”
• You will not be sterile immediately, but will need to continue with alternative contraception until you have been given the “all-clear” from your post-operative semen tests after at least 12 weeks and 20 ejaculations
• Late failure, due to the ends joining themselves back together, occurs in 1 in 2000 men
• There is no evidence that vasectomy causes any long-term health risks (e.g. testicular cancer, prostate cancer)
• Troublesome chronic testicular pain severe enough to affect day-to- day activities in up to 5%