The vasectomy process begins with a phone consultation and ends with a semen test about three months later, with only 15 minutes in the procedure room itself.
Pre-Procedure Consultation & Preparation
You begin with a consultation, where your medical history is reviewed, and the suitability of a vasectomy is confirmed. In the days before the surgery, you’ll follow instructions such as:
- Shaving the scrotal area no more than 24 hours before the procedure.
- Stopping some medications (e.g. NSAIDs, Nurofen) for about 7 days prior.
- Arranging for someone to drive you home, especially if sedation is used.
Day of the Procedure
On the day, expect:
- A final medical check and opportunity to ask questions.
- Administration of your chosen anaesthetic (local or IV).
- Using MSI’s no-scalpel, open-ended technique, where a tiny puncture is made, the vas deferens are accessed, sealed or closed, and a small dressing is applied. No stitches are typically needed.
- The entire procedure takes about 15 minutes.
After the Procedure & Follow-Up
Right after, you’ll rest for a short period, with supportive underwear and cold packs recommended. Mild discomfort, swelling, or bruising for 1–3 days is common. Over the next week, avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activity. You’ll continue alternate contraception until a semen analysis at about 12 weeks (3 months) confirms no sperm remain.
Getting a vasectomy with MSI follows a clear, patient-centred journey including a consultation, preparation, an efficient, safe, low-trauma procedure, then recovery and confirmatory testing. As a national leader in vasectomy services, MSI Vasectomy ensures every step is backed by clinical expertise, transparency, and support.
