Choose a safe and effective permanent birth control method with a vasec-tomy at Menness Clinic.
This minor surgical procedure is quick, typically completed within 30 minutes, and involves minimal recovery time.
Menness offers specialised care from our urologist with dedicated services designed to meet your specific needs and ensure your best experience.
What is a Vasectomy?
Does it hurt, and how should one take care of themselves after the procedure?
Today, Doctor like to discuss a topic that many people may have heard of but still don’t fully understand — “vasectomy.”
In fact, this is one of the safest, most effective, and permanent methods of contraception available.
What is a vasectomy?
A vasectomy is a form of permanent contraception that involves cutting or tying the vas deferens, the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the urethra. Once sperm can no longer mix with the semen, fertilization cannot occur during sexual intercourse.
It’s important to understand that sperm make up only about 10–15% of the total semen volume. Therefore, after a vasectomy, the amount of semen released remains virtually unchanged.
In simple terms, everything else stays the same — sensation, performance, and erection are unaffected.
The only difference is that there are no sperm present in the semen.
Effectiveness of Vasectomy
A vasectomy is up to 99% effective, making it one of the safest and most reliable permanent methods of contraception.
It is most suitable for men who are certain that they do not wish to have any more children.
🔧 Vasectomy Procedure (No-Scalpel Vasectomy)
Today, the most commonly used and globally accepted technique is the No-Scalpel Vasectomy, also known as the minimally invasive vasectomy.
The procedure involves the following steps:
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Local anesthesia is used — no general anesthesia is required.
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The doctor makes a very small incision (no more than 5 millimeters) on each side of the scrotum.
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The procedure takes no longer than 30 minutes.
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After completion, the patient can return home immediately.
After the procedure, it is recommended to avoid exercise for 2–3 days and abstain from ejaculation for about one week to allow proper healing.
🧪 Post-Vasectomy Confirmation Test
Many people mistakenly believe that vasectomy leads to immediate sterility — however, this is not the case. Residual sperm may still remain in the reproductive tract for some time after the procedure. Therefore, it is important to continue using contraception until the result is confirmed through a semen analysis.
Typically, the doctor will schedule this test 8–16 weeks after the vasectomy.
If the test results show either:
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No sperm detected ✅ or
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Non-motile sperm fewer than 100,000 per milliliter ✅
then the vasectomy is considered successfully completed. However, if motile sperm are still present, repeat semen analyses will be required every 4–6 weeks until no sperm are detected.
🩹 Post-Vasectomy Wound Care
To promote healing and minimize complications, please follow these care instructions: 👇
1. Wear snug-fitting underwear to support the scrotum continuously for the first 3–5 days.
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This helps reduce swelling and bleeding after the procedure (this step is very important!)
2. Take the full course of antibiotics as prescribed
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and use pain medication as needed.
3. Keep the wound clean and dry at all times.
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Avoid strenuous exercise and activities that may cause impact — such as cycling or riding a motorcycle.
4. Abstain from ejaculation for 1–2 weeks after the surgery
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and remember to continue using contraception until test results confirm complete sterility.
5. If surgical glue (Dermabond) was used, avoid getting the area wet for the first 3 days.
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After that, you may shower as usual.
6. The tissue sample sent for examination typically takes 5–7 business days for results.
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Your doctor will schedule a follow-up appointment the following week to review the results and check the wound.
⚠️ Warning Signs — When to See a Doctor Immediately
If you experience any of the following symptoms after the procedure, please contact the clinic right away:
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Severe or persistent pain or heaviness in the scrotum
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Significant swelling of the scrotum or testicles
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Continuous bleeding from the incision site
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Fever, redness, or warmth around the wound
These may be signs of complications, such as scrotal hematoma (bleeding inside the scrotum) or infection.
I’d like to leave you with this thought — a vasectomy is nothing to be afraid of.
It’s a minor procedure, takes only a short time, and can help you and your family plan your future with greater confidence. 💙