Vasectomy Kildare & Dublin

The information provided below will assist you in understanding what is involved in a vasectomy procedure.

	What does a Vasectomy procedure entail?
	How painful is a Vasectomy operation?
	What should I do after a Vasectomy operation?
	Are there any complications after a Vasectomy procedure?
	Vasectomy Fees

What does a vasectomy entail?

Vasectomy is a relatively minor surgical procedure carried out usually under local anaesthetic in which the tubes from the testes are interrupted, so that sperm are not present on ejaculation.

Vasectomy involves minimal discomfort and usually involves only a pulling or squeezing sensation. Most patients are surprised at how little discomfort is felt. A significant part of the operating time is spent ensuring that the tiny blood vessels surrounding the tube have been sealed to avoid oozing afterwards.

How painful is a vasectomy operation?

The procedure is generally undertaken under local anaesthetic whereby a small amount of local anaesthetic is injected into the skin and into the tube which is to be resected. This injection is performed with the smallest of needles and results in minimal discomfort for the patient.

The local anaesthetic works almost instantaneously and the procedure continues with a small incision into the skin of the scrotum on either side. The tube (or vas) is isolated, a small section of the tube is removed and the ends are sealed. Small skin wounds approximately one centimetre are then closed. The procedure usually takes about twenty minutes.

What should I do after a vasectomy procedure?

When the local anaesthetic wears off, some men do experience a little discomfort later in the day and may decide to take some Paracetamol.

	Wear supportive briefs for 24 hours
	Relax with your feet up
	Take paracetamol (not aspirin) if you experience pain
	After 48 hours have a bath or shower and soak off the dressing
	Avoid sporting activities for at least 2 weeks - heavy sports should be avoided for at least 4 weeks
	You may resume sexual activity as soon as you feel comfortable but it is advisable to wait a few days

Possible Complications

General Healing:	While the cut is very small and will probably take 7 to 14 days to heal, you may experience swelling and bruising. The bruising may occur around the testicles and it may spread to the penis and groin area.
Infection:	It is possible to develop an infection following any kind of surgery. If you suspect that your wound is infected, please contact the clinic.
Bleeding:	Some men experience a small amount of bleeding from the wound, others may bleed quite a lot. You can stop the flow of blood by pinching the skin edges of the wound together very firmly with finger and thumb. Hold together tightly for five minutes. In rare cases, a small blood vessel can bleed inside the scrotum. This can lead to severe swelling and discomfort caused by a blood clot. You should contact the clinic for advice if this occurs.