A patient recently joked that the most painful part of their vasectomy was listening to my corny jokes during the procedure. I’ll admit—that stung a little. But jokes aside, it does highlight a common fear many men have: that vasectomy is a painful, drawn-out ordeal. The truth? It’s far from it.
There’s a lot of misinformation out there, and I get why blokes might be hesitant. But having performed this procedure for more than 25 years, I can confidently say it’s one of the least invasive operations we do.
I use a no-scalpel technique, which is exactly what it sounds like—no cutting with a scalpel. Instead, a small puncture is made, and through that, we complete the entire procedure. Most men compare the discomfort to getting a local anaesthetic at the dentist—brief, mildly uncomfortable at worst, and over quickly.
There’s no need for skin stitches either, which means faster healing and less fuss afterwards. For most patients, the entire thing takes less than half an hour, start to finish.
Understandably, some are concerned about potential complications. But here’s the thing: using the no-scalpel method, I haven’t had to take a single patient back to theatre for complications in over 25 years. That’s not something I say lightly.
Of course, like any medical procedure, there are risks—but they’re very low, especially when the technique is done correctly and aftercare instructions are followed.
And it’s worth pointing out: vasectomy offers the highest guarantee of sterility compared to any other form of contraception. It’s significantly less invasive than female sterilisation, yet far more effective than most other methods.
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Vasectomy isn’t a decision to make lightly—you need to be certain that your family is complete. But if you are, it’s a safe, quick, and highly effective option. And no, it’s not as painful as you might think. If you’ve been considering it, feel free to book a consultation and we’ll talk through your options—corny jokes optional.