Vasectomy

A vasectomy is permanent male birth control that stops the sperm from releasing when a man ejaculates. The vasectomy procedure involves making a small incision in the scrotal skin, which allows the Urologist to isolate and transect the vas deferens. Vas deferens carries the sperm from the testicle to the outside. Once the vas deferens is cut, the sperm cannot leave the testicle, and the man is sterile.

What Happens During a Vasectomy?

Before the procedure, the testicles and scrotum are prepared for surgery and sterilised and shaved. Your team might then provide IV or oral medication to adequately sedate patients. Next, the vas deferens on either side are found by touch, and a local anaesthetic is injected into the region.

Dr Mkhize will then make two small incisions in the scrotum. He will then seal, tie, or stitch the ends of the vas deferens.

Dr Mkhize will release the vas deferens back to their normal position and close the incisions with stitches that later dissolve.

The vasectomy procedure usually takes between 20 and 30 minutes.

After the procedure, you should ice the area and lie on your back as often as possible for the rest of the day. There may be mild discomfort and some inflammation for a few days after the procedure, but you should be able to return to work within two days. You will need a backup form of birth control until Dr Mkhize confirms that ejaculation does not contain any sperm.