Vasectomy Dublin & Kildare
The Vasectomy Clinic in Celbridge
Welcome to The Vasectomy Clinic website where I hope you will find answers to some of your questions.
What is a Vasectomy?
A short history of The Vasectomy Clinic
A short history of The Vasectomy Clinic: Dr Sean O’Brien, vasectomist, founded the clinic at Larkfield Surgery in 2001 and has been delivering a vasectomy service to Dublin, Kildare and the wider Leinster area since then… READ MORE
How effective is the operation?
The operation is extremely effective and has a very low failure rate
It is considered to be the most effective form of sterilisation and more effective than tubal ligation in the female.
As only some of the sperm are used in any one ejaculation, it is considered wise to wait for four months before testing for effectiveness. It may require upwards of twenty ejaculations to clear the tubes of all sperm. The usual time for testing for effectiveness after the procedure is at sixteen and eighteen weeks.
It is essential that alternative forms of contraception are used following vasectomy until two clear specimens of seminal fluid are confirmed to show no sperm.
Preparation for Vasectomy
Once you have had your initial counselling and you have an appointment, it’s time to plan the day.
It is probably advantageous to have the procedure earlier rather than later in the day.
You may drive yourself to the clinic and you will be fit to drive yourself home. Some patients however like to be accompanied.
You must arrange your day so that you have no engagements of any type for the rest of the day apart from possibly sitting at a computer or taking phone calls. Basically, no playing or lifting children. You take to the couch!
Have a good supply of supportive underwear for the week ahead.. (Jock strap or cycle shorts support may allow you to return to some activities a little earlier)
• Take 2 x 500 mg Paracetamol before leaving the house (DO NOT take Nurofen etc instead)
• Remove all HAIR from the scrotum on the day before the operation either by shaving or using VEET hair removal Cream. This is so that the dressings will stick post-op.
When may I resume normal activities?
You should REST COMPLETELY on the day of the procedure.
On day two you can expect to have considerably less discomfort and you may move about normally. You may very well feel fit to return to work, but an extra days rest is advisable.
Avoid any more vigorous activity for another day or two or until you are discomfort free.
Avoid Cycling and Contact Sports for example, for at least a week or two. You may resume Sexual Activity for instance from day three if you are comfortable. You will do no harm.