Vasectomy
Recession busting vasectomy!
For a limited time only, Marie Stopes International is reducing the cost of a vasectomy to £320 (usual price £420) for all men who book their appointment and have their vasectomy by 31 March 2010. Call us now on 0845 300 0212 for more details.
Marie Stopes International has carried out over 140,000 vasectomies, making us the UK’s most experienced vasectomy provider in the UK.
Vasectomy is a safe, simple and permanent method of contraception chosen by millions of men worldwide.
We offer a comprehensive, confidential service, which includes:
Is vasectomy the right method for me?
There are a number of factors you should consider before deciding whether vasectomy (male sterilisation) is the right contraceptive method for you. As with any method of contraception , you should consider your options first. The vasectomy pages on our website will give you detailed information about vasectomy as a contraceptive choice. If you have any further questions or would like to book an appointment, call our vasectomy advisers on 0845 300 0212 you can also book online now. if you have any questions.
Vasectomy may be an appropriate method for you
If any of the following is true:
- you and your partner have all the children you ever want to have
- you and your partner don’t want to have children and you can’t or don’t want to use temporary methods of family planning
- you want a permanent, one-time method
- you (or your partner) have a medical condition that limits the use of other family planning methods
- you want to enjoy sex without fear of pregnancy
How is a vasectomy performed?
The procedure itself is performed by a highly trained doctor and is extremely quick and straightforward. It involves sealing the tubes (called vas deferens) that carry sperm. This stops sperm entering ejaculated fluid. The vasectomy is carried out under local anaesthetic, taking about 10 minutes to complete and you will not need any stitches.
Have a look at our vasectomy diagram for more information
Will vasectomy affect my sex drive?
A vasectomy will not affect a man’s sex drive, as the procedure does not affect the production of male hormones. Following a vasectomy a man will continue to enjoy sex, and produce the same amount of fluid when he ejaculates. The only difference is that the fluid will no longer contain sperm. In fact, men tell us that after vasectomy sex is enjoyable, as the worry of using reliable contraception has now been taken care of! Look at our vasectomy webcast to see what men who have had a vasectomy think.
How effective is vasectomy?
Vasectomy is over 99% effective, so it and female sterilisation are the most reliable forms of contraception. After a vasectomy we ask for a couple of sperm samples which you can send to us by post to check that the procedure has been successful, you can then get your results online using our online results service . Once your samples, show no sperm at all you are given the "all clear" and need not use contraception again.
If in the future after your vasectomy you feel that you need reassurance that the procedure continues to be successful, we can test your semen annually if you wish. There is a small charge for this.
Remember vasectomy offers no protection against sexually transmitted infections or HIV/AIDS.
Any other considerations?
- you will need to avoid contact sports and heavy physical exercise for at least four weeks after a vasectomy
- you will also need to avoid short haul flights for 48 hours and long haul flights for 7-10 days after a vasectomy.
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