VASECTOMY
On The Central Coast

Quite the opposite, many men are surprised at how quick the recovery from a vasectomy procedure can be. At most you will feel a little sore for a few days after the procedure and need to limit the liveliness of your actions.

It will take approximately three months for your semen to clear the existing sperm before you are in the clear and at no risk of pregnancy. You will require a check to ensure that your vasectomy is at a point where it can be considered as a sufficient form of birth control.

Rare cases may experience some bruising or infection, however, Dr. Cashion is an expert vasectomy surgeon who minimises this risk. You can also assist in your healing process by wearing supportive underpants and ensuring you have sufficient rest. Be sure to avoid aspirin, if you are struggling with any pain. Anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen is fine to use.

Heavy lifting, extreme movement and intense exercise should be avoided for about a week after your procedure, as should any job roles that involve similar actions. Working in an office is fine as long as you do not sit down for long periods. Sporting activities such as bike riding and contact sports should be avoided for roughly 2-3 weeks.

Vasectomy Australia have a range of clinical options across  Australia. A scalpel free vasectomy can be accessed at the following vasectomy Sydney and New South Wales clinics:

• • Sydney – Vasectomy Centre
  • Newcastle – Cooks Hill Healthcare Hub
  • Dubbo – Western Plains Medical Centre
  • Wollongong – Dapto Medical Centre
  • Port Macquarie – Port Macquarie Medical & Dental Centre

Patients in Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory have access via the following locations:

• Melbourne – Vasectomy Centre
• Adelaide – Medical Centre
• Canberra – Ginninderra Medical & Dental Centre
• Rockhampton – CQ Doctors Allenstown

Book online by selecting the relevant clinic for your location today.

No. You can book directly through us.

Please click here for our fees.  Your out of pocket cost will be approximately $573 if you have a Medicare card.

Most procedures take about 15-20 minutes. ​

It is our recommendation that you have someone drive you home by private vehicle or cab / Uber. Public transport is also acceptable.

If this is not possible it’s important you wait at least 20 minutes after leaving the procedure room, and feel 100% fine, before you commence driving. If you feel lightheaded while driving, pull over immediately.

Yes.  Please read our Preparing for your Vasectomy page.

If you are asking yourself this question, you should really think twice about getting a vasectomy. Yes, vasectomies can be reversed.  But you should consider this procedure as permanent contraception.

Reversals are not 100%, very expensive (north of $5000) and are not covered by Medicare.

We do everything we can to reduce the rate of complications but all surgical procedures have risks you should be aware of. A full list of potential complications are outlined fully in your consent form. After your vasectomy, most men will notice some level of:

Bruising: You may notice some bruising in the days after your vasectomy but this will usually disappear after about a week

Mild pain and swelling: This commonly settles a few days after your procedure.

Less common potential complications include a scrotal haematoma: This is a large bruise within the scrotum. You can reduce your chance of getting a haematoma greatly by following our instructions regarding lifting heavy objects in the days after the procedure.

If you work in a job that requires heavy lifting make sure you get some time off work or ask for light duties.

Infection: We try to reduce the chance of you getting an infection by adhering to strict infection control protocol. Most infections are mild and are treated with oral antibiotics.

Post Vasectomy Pain Syndrome (PVPS): This complication that can occur anytime after a vasectomy. There is little agreement on what causes PVPS.

In most cases pain will resolve eventually but in rare cases specialist review and even additional surgery or reversal may be required to attempt to resolve the problem. These procedures are not always successful.

Some men recover quite quickly from a vasectomy while others may take up to 2 weeks. The average time to feel back to normal is about 7 days.

At this stage we only offer a vasectomy under local anaesthetic. For sedation or general anaesthetic we recommend you obtain a referral to a urologist.

Once you have had your vasectomy and paid for it, we will process your Medicare rebate on your behalf.  You will usually receive your payment into the bank account you have nominated with Medicare within 48 hours.  If you have not received the payment 1 week after your vasectomy please email info@vasectomyaustralia.com.au and we will chase it up.

For more information about your Medicare rebate please visit https://vasectomyaustralia.com.au/medicare/

 

To answer this question there is some good news and bad news.

The bad news: you won’t be able to use your private health insurance when you have a vasectomy with us.

That’s because we do our vasectomies in medical centres rather than in a private hospital. Private health insurance is only of benefit when you have your procedure performed in a hospital or day surgery by a urologist.

So what’s the good news?

The good news is that it will almost certainly work out more affordable to have your procedure with Vasectomy Australia.

This is because of a few reasons:

1. Private Health usually requires you pay an excess. This excess might be $500 or even up to $1000. A vasectomy with us is only $573 out of pocket.
2. Your urologist will almost certainly have a gap on their fee. This will vary but again could range from a few hundred dollars to over $1000.
3. Nearly all surgeons will want you to be asleep when you have your vasectomy. This means an anaesthetic fee and – you guessed it – a gap fee.

Once you add up these 3 fees you may end up being $2000 or more out of pocket. With insurance!

When you choose Vasectomy Australia you know exactly what your fee will be – $573 out of pocket. No if, ands or maybes. No “it depends on your health fund”. No “you will have to check with the anaesthetist”.

Just one fee so you can know exactly what you will pay and can plan for this. Privately insured or not, you will be getting your procedure with one of Australia’s top vasectomists at an affordable price.