We’re excited to announce our partnership with Glenelg Day Surgery to increase vasectomy access in Adelaide. We’re committed to providing a specialised, non-judgemental, fully accredited vasectomy service for Adelaide men wanting to ‘take one for the team’. Have your vasectomy performed by our experts in the field: no referral needed ‘gold standard’ no scalpel, open ended vasectomy technique painless needle technique …
New Sydney vasectomy clinics for private health insurance now open
If you have private hospital insurance and you are interested in getting a vasectomy, then our new vasectomy clinics in Sydney are a perfect option that allows you to use your insurance and pay minimal or no gap in a private day hospital. Our new model of care allows you to have your vasectomy in a premium facility, with the …
Vasectomy and Private Health Insurance
Many people who have a vasectomy don’t have private health insurance, and that’s fine, if you possess a green Medicare card then you’re still able to take advantage of the Medicare rebate. However, for those looking to make the most of the coverage they already have, it’s important to understand some basic information. Navigating the world of private health insurance …
The 4 biggest myths about vasectomies
Alright boys, it’s time to talk about the big V! Maybe you’ve had all the kids you want to have, or maybe you’re crystal clear on never wanting any at all. Either way, you’ve been thinking about committing to firing blanks. So what’s holding you back? Well, if you’re anything like most men, it’s probably the fear of what’s going …
Vasectomy Pain
Let’s face it lads, we’ve all copped a blow to the nads at least once in our life. In fact, just mentioning this is probably enough to make your eyes start watering right now. It’s one of those experiences that stays with a man for a long time afterwards. The knowledge of how much it can hurt is probably one of the things that puts many blokes off getting “the snip”…
Vasectomy vs Tubal ligation
If you’re in a heterosexual, monogamous relationship and have decided not to have any/more children, then you and your partner might be weighing up your options around permanent contraception methods, also referred to as sterilisation. The two to consider are tubal ligation and a vasectomy…
Vasectomy vs Condoms: the real cost of condoms
When it comes to finances, the choice between condoms and a vasectomy seems pretty obvious. Well it might be time to think again, because not only is a vasectomy far more effective at preventing pregnancy it also turns out to be a lot more affordable over your lifetime…
Vasectomy reversal: can I get my vasectomy reversed?
At Marie Stopes we like all of our patients to consider their vasectomy a permanent procedure. While there are reversal services available, it is important not to make the decision to get a vasectomy based on your ability to have it reversed at some point…
How old do I need to be to get a vasectomy?
The age of men who have vasectomies can vary as much as their reasons for getting one. Legally anyone over the age of 18 is allowed to have one. However, there are other considerations to take into account around emotional maturity and preparedness. Legally speaking anyone over the age of 18 is eligible for the surgery, and there is no medical referral required in order to consult with a vasectomist…
Vasectomy and Your Sex Life
There’s a lot of misinformation around vasectomies. In fact, most people don’t understand what’s involved in the procedure or the impact it can have on your body and sex life. So let’s look at what a vasectomy is NOT!