North Bristol Private Hospital - Vasectomy

Vasectomy is more effective than any other form of contraception. Dr Matthew Clarke has several years of experience, performing thousands of vasectomies across the Southwest.

What is Vasectomy?

Vasectomy, also known as male sterilisation, is an effective and permanent form of contraception that involves a small operation to divide and seal a section of the tubes which transport semen from the testicles to the penis.

Once the tube connecting each testicle is separated, sperm can no longer get into the semen that is ejaculated during sex and is instead reabsorbed.

This procedure is safer and more effective than female sterilisation.

Why Choose To Have a Vasectomy

Vasectomy is more effective than any other form of contraception. You might be considering a vasectomy if:

• you have already fathered a child or children and you (and your partner) think your family is now complete
• you have decided that you don’t want to be a father
• you and your partner have decided that this permanent and highly effective procedure offers the best form of long-term contraception for your relationship

After The Procedure

After the procedure it is normal to have some discomfort for a few weeks. Some patients are pain free after a few days.

We will arrange semen testing which will occur 4 months after the procedure and it is important that alternative contraception is used until this date as patients are not sterile immediately after the procedure.

Counselling & Preparing For a Vasectomy

A consultation is offered prior to the operation date. This is important to explain the procedure, answer questions and ultimately make sure this is right for you.

This happens before the procedure allowing time to consider the discussion before the operation date.

Frequently asked questions

We take great care to put you at ease. Like at the dentist, we use local anaesthetic to numb the tissues we operate on. This involves 2 or 3 injections at the start, after this it is only mild pressure and movement that can be felt.

While reversals are available, these are expensive and sometimes do not work. It is best to proceed for a vasectomy whilst considering it as permanent.

After semen testing (done 4 months after the procedure) confirms no active semen, this is considered the most effective form of any contraception available, with chances of pregnancy less than 1 in 2000.

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How much does a Vasectomy Cost?

The total cost of the surgery will be confirmed after the first consultation. The initial consultation fee will be invoiced separately. The prices apply only at the time of publication and are subject to changes without notification.

Initial Consultation

This fee will be invoiced separately.

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Meet the team

Our medical team is highly qualified and experienced in all types of surgery, including cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

We offer a rewarding working environment for our surgeons and nursing team and have built a team of top class medical professionals.

We also choose staff for their personal qualities to ensure that everyone you meet gives you the best experience possible.

Our medical team is highly qualified and experienced in all types of surgery, including cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

We offer a rewarding working environment for our surgeons and nursing team and have built a team of top class medical professionals.

We also choose staff for their personal qualities to ensure that everyone you meet gives you the best experience possible.

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Funding your procedure

Our aim is to provide the best surgical treatments available.

We understand the price of surgical treatments can be a crucial deciding factor for many patients however there is no one price fits all, and we provide prices commensurate with the level of surgical excellence being provided. We offer options of ways to pay including 0% finance.

North Bristol Private Hospital - Funding your procedure