If you’re apprehensive about getting a vasectomy, you’re not alone. There are many misconceptions around what the procedure actually involves and how it affects your body.
These misconceptions are largely exaggerated and getting a vasectomy is a quick and relatively painless procedure. The only pain you’ll feel is the sting of a needle when the local anaesthetic is applied.
At Circumcision Vasectomy Australia, we use the innovative open-ended, no scalpel, fascial interposition method for our vasectomy services in Melbourne, which has the best results for post-operative pain and is safer and more comfortable than other methods.
Our minimally invasive procedure uses no knives or scalpels, needing no external stitches and leading to a faster recovery time. When you choose us for your vasectomy in Melbourne, you’ll experience less complications with our method.
It is common to have questions about the procedure and you should research before you engage vasectomy services in Melbourne. Making an informed decision is important as the success rate of a reversal surgery is very low.
More Australian men are opting for the operation, with over 38,000 vasectomies performed in 2023-2024. With 9,000 of these surgeries occurring in Victoria, getting a vasectomy in Melbourne is more common than ever. This is a testament to the evolution of the procedure, becoming safer and easier to perform.
What changes after your vasectomy in Melbourne? Not much, aside from becoming sterile. Aftercare is important to ensure a speedy recovery, and there is a very low risk of complications.
Can I still ejaculate after my vasectomy?
Yes. After you have your vasectomy, you will still be able to ejaculate. The only thing that changes is that once the procedure takes full effect, you will not have sperm in your ejaculate.
When can I have sex or masturbate after my vasectomy?
After you have your vasectomy in Melbourne, you can resume having sex in 1 week but avoid vigorous sex and anything that might bump and knock the testicles.
You will still need to have protected sex after you have your vasectomy. The procedure does not work immediately as sperm may still be present for a period of time.
How do I know when I’m sterile?
You won’t be immediately sterile after having your vasectomy in Melbourne. There will still be sperm in your ejaculate for weeks after your procedure as the life cycle of sperm is around 12 weeks, and sperm can be hidden in the vas deferens tubes beyond where they have been sealed. Studies have shown that 80% of males will be sterile after 15 ejaculations or six weeks after a vasectomy. By 10 weeks, 85% of males will have no sperm in their ejaculate.
It can take roughly 12 weeks or more for you to become sterile, although you will have to conduct a semen analysis to confirm this. Also called a seminogram or spermiogram, a semen analysis evaluates your ejaculate, including the amount of sperm present.
You should avoid ejaculating 24 to 72 hours before your semen analysis as this can reduce the sperm count and affect the accuracy of the test.
To conduct the analysis, you must provide a semen sample to your pathology provider in a specimen cup. You will be provided with a private space in-clinic and will have to masturbate into the specimen container for the sample. You can opt to do this at home, however the sample must be kept at body temperature and delivered to the testing facility in 30 to 60 minutes. It is recommended to do it in-clinic. The results are considered more reliable as they can be taken to the testing facility immediately.
If there is still sperm present, you should retake the test in around 4 weeks.
At Circumcision Vasectomy Australia, the success rate of our vasectomy services in Melbourne is 99%. This is consistent with the medical industry. We ensure continuity of care by testing your sperm count in 12 weeks post-operation.
How long does it take to recover from a vasectomy?
After you have your vasectomy in Melbourne, you will be able to drive home. You will need to rest for a few days and avoid heavy lifting to minimise pain and swelling. After a few days, you can commence light physical activity, but it is recommended to wait a few weeks to resume vigorous activity, such as heavy lifting and contact sports.
Do not lift more than 10kg for the first 24 hours after your vasectomy in Melbourne. You can go back to work physically within 2 days of your operation if your work does not require heavy lifting. If you work from home you can work at home from your computer.
Your doctor should go over aftercare with you after your procedure. At Circumcision Vasectomy Australia, we also provide a 24 hour aftercare hotline after you engage us for vasectomy services in Melbourne, for any questions and concerns you may have.
If you’re thinking about having a vasectomy in Melbourne, our team at Circumcision Vasectomy Australia takes pride in providing a safe, comfortable, and satisfactory experience. Our vasectomy services in Melbourne use the most innovative methods for the best results. Book a consultation with us today.
