vasectomy

Wabbit Ears

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117802706#Comment_117802706

24? I probably hit that easily in the first month. 24 would be a slow month and I had it done last December.

TedSheeran

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117833705#Comment_117833705

There can be cases where a small number of non-viable swimmers remain in the semen. Directions i received were that if the second test still shows sperm, you go into the rotunda and generate a sample there. They then analyse it within an hour to test if any of the sperm are viable. If not, it is considered that you are sterile. If they are viable then i guess the vasectomy has failed.

Wabbit Ears

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117836901#Comment_117836901

Thanks for the info...

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will56

Started to look into getting this procedure done myself.

Had a search through the thread and not sure if this crowd have been discussed ?

gentleproceduresireland.ie/vasectomy/no-scalpel-procedure

Has anyone any experience with this clinic ?

TedSheeran

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117850859#Comment_117850859

Look at this, https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117359559#Comment_117359559

and the follow up post by Knipex a few posts above your post on this page.

TedSheeran

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117850028#Comment_117850028

Don't worry about it yet. Failure rate is very low. Chances are that your next sample will be clear.

mrincredible

Booked in with Dr McCormick at start of October. Thanks to all here for sharing their stories. Have two perfect kids, neither of us want any more. Happy to start being able to do things as a family of four and give the kids the best we can without the worry of another arriving unexpectedly. I supposed no procedure is risk free, but then I supposed getting into the car isn't either. All about looking at the risk and reward. Any advice on pre -op from those who've been there, done that, greatly appreciated. I'll stick a post up myself post and share my experience. Nervous about it, but also thinking it's something I wish I done 6 months ago.

seamus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117850028#Comment_117850028

Don't get worked up about it, my first two samples came back with a small number in them. "Barely above the minimum" was what I was told on the second one, nevertheless we proceeded to a live sample, which came back completely clear. Very, very rare that it wouldn't.

I tell myself that I was so fertile that it took forever to clear the pipes :p

Sync

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117872738#Comment_117872738

Had mine done Friday the 3rd, I'm still a bit tender on one side from it, but he gave me a heads up saying there was a healthy amount of blood vessels on that side and it may be a bit more recovery due to that.

Procedure is completely pain free, more uncomfortable than anything else, it took around 15 mins.

In terms of pre-op I shaved everything about 2 weeks before, and shaved again around 4 days before the big day.

Realistically it seems like you'd only need to do around the back of the shaft and middle of your scrotum as that's the entry, but I'd imagine all of it being gone makes a cleaner work area for the doc.

Pick up some nurofen and have that ready, or grab it in the boots which is just around the corner from his practice. I took it 30 mins after as the anaesthetic was wearing off and I had a 2 hour drive ahead of me so it was needed.

I didn't pick up a jock strap but I think some lads have, and in hindsight I wish I did. I wore tight fitting boxers though which seemed to do an ok job keeping things from moving too much.

James__10

Dr John McCormack rang me last week and said my sperm is all clear so procedure worked out fine.

Does he send out a letter just confirming this or am I being paranoid haha?

Trondheim

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117872738#Comment_117872738

My experience has been very positive. I had very little pain, and what discomfort there was didn't last long.

I would say go ahead with good confidence, but err on the side of caution in terms of recovery. I think that Sync covered a lot with his post.

Regarding pain killers, Dr. McCormick said to me (and i have heard it before from pain specialists) that it is easier to stop pain starting than to address it when it has started. So take the nurofen and paracetamol according to the maximum amount you can take/day over the first few days. Don't wait until you are in pain.

There are a very small number of people who experience chronic pain after a vasectomy. In those very small number of cases it can be difficult to resolve. That is probably the most significant risk with the operation (significant as in it would be a big problem - but the chances of it happening are very low). But it is better to stop those pain pathways getting established in the first few days after the operation. Hence, take the painkillers!

I did get a jockstrap. If you do a search for vasectomy and jockstrap, you will see that it is recommended as standard. The level of support is significantly different from briefs or boxer briefs - I really noticed that when I stopped wearing the jock and changed to briefs. Wearing tight pairs of briefs/boxers has a different effect, as they kind of squash your balls. The jockstrap lifts and supports them - a bit like a bra for your balls. Dr. McCormick used to supply the jockstrap after the vasectomy, but he said that after brexit/covid etc., it was hard to source them and people used to complain that they are uncomfortable, so he stopped and now just leaves it up to people to either get their own or go with tight underwear. It is true - they are a bit uncomfortable, particularly at night. But as with the painkillers, I figured that it is better to err on the side of caution in this. As an aside, if you search amazon for jockstraps, you will enter a whole other world, as they popular for both sports (mainly in US, but also over here for martial arts etc.) and as kinky underwear. Some of them are basically just briefs with the backside cut out of them - that is not what you are looking for! Boards won't allow me to post links, but if you send a pm, i can send you on a link of the one I got.

Last thing, about a week or so after it, i started to feel some discomfort, and regular ejaculation seemed to help with it. I guess it relieves the pressure or something like that. So a good excuse for more sex!

Jacovs

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117893944#Comment_117893944

He sends the letters out in batches. I waited ages so emailed him and he confirmed result over email, then sent letter a while later.

deeks

Got my letter last week to confirm that I have the all clear. Delighted I went ahead with this and thanks to all on here for their recommendations for Dr. John.

Trondheim

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118049598#Comment_118049598

Ouch, sounds sore. Was it the no-scalpel method?

Trondheim

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118051658#Comment_118051658

From my experience, the wound (which was tiny) healed really well. Not surprising to have blood stains on the first day. I think i left the dressing (which was just a folded piece of gauze) off from the second day, and i didn't notice any blood stains after that.

kdevitt

Sorry, can't see any way of searching within a thread anymore. Anyone aware of places over here doing this under a general? Zero interest in any other method.

I have been thinking of doing one myself recently having finally had all the children we planned to.

Despite not being entirely adverse to minor discomfort and pain I also think I am way too squeamish about that particular area of my body to do it with anything but General too!

Somewhat paranoid about the whole area of pain afterwards and complications - even though rare. But I suppose thems the risks if you want it done.

kdevitt

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118216377#Comment_118216377

Yeah I had a cytoscopy about two years back which was one of the more hellish experiences imaginable, and will never willingly let anyone near that area again unless I'm unconscious.

seamus

I imagine if you contact any of the clinics to ask about getting it done under a general, they can talk you through the options.

It'll end up coming out expensive. You'll have to pay for the cost of the theatre, anaesthetist, a couple of nurses, medication, a recovery bed, and some other stuff on top of the regular fee. And your health insurance won't cover it.

So suddenly a €300 procedure that takes an hour of your day becomes a €3000 one that needs a whole day.

The heart wants what it wants, but if you lie back and think of Ireland, stick some headphones in and close your eyes you can get through it.

kdevitt

Think I'd only be paying the excess either way based on my insurance policy. Most of the clinics seem to be set up for local anesthetic only so didn't think they'd be able to facilitate. Not a pressing issue at the moment anyway - will stay intact if its not an option!

Cal1ph1

Had mine yesterday with Dr Killian Bates in Sandymount.

Only problem whatsoever was finding somewhere to park.

In and out in 30 minutes. Took 2 panadol immediately after and going to bed but none today, but have them in my pocket. No trouble getting to work as working from desk in my bedroom anyway.

#Would recommend him to anyone. vasectomy.ie

John Palmer

like having a tooth out. no need for referral - no need to take time off work - no need for painkillers - maybe a fortnight before getting back to activesport

Anything4883

Anyone had discomfort with playing football ?, i.e kicking a ball ? 3 months later, still feeling it slightly , like a sensitive sharp pain when booting a ball.

seamus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118447571#Comment_118447571

Can't say I've experienced anything as specific as that, but I have been on-and-off more "aware" of twinges and pains down there since having it done. I don't know if this is psychosomatic, or actual pain :D

Yours sounds really specific, might be worth asking the doctor who did it, or your GP for advice.

maynooth_rules

Does health insurance cover for any or this? We are with laya healthcare.

Just had our third so am relatively comfortable getting this done. I enjoy cycling though and worry about the effect it may have on that?

lg123

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118908458#Comment_118908458

I'm with laya and they didn't.

The best part is, after you get it done you will be still paying for maternity cover with Laya, you can't take it off!!!

seamus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118908458#Comment_118908458

Health insurance won't cover it, but you can submit a tax claim for it.

I enjoy cycling too and it makes no difference. The very, insanely tiny incisions are made on the front of the sack, so no real risk of injury. In the first 3 days you might feel a bit too protective to go cycling anyway.

During the first 6 months or so I got two or three bouts of epididymitis which is pretty common. NGL, it's uncomfortable and I wouldn't be mad on cycling on those days, but it never lasted more than a day or two.

Booked in to have this done with Dr. John McCormick (Vasectomy Ireland) next week. Just wanted to say cheers to those of you who shared your stories and opinions so far. Much appreciated.

GSBellew

Had mine almost 4 years ago.

I was 39 at the time & we had decided that we were finished with having children.

My left testicle was straightforward, the right was extremely painful & not a nice experience at all, it took a while afterwards for the incision to heal, after that I've never looked back, a friend who knows about it gives digs about me firing blanks now, that's more his issue being a dickhead than anything though.

Sex feels the same, ejaculation feels the same, just without the worry of an unplanned pregnancy.

I'd have no hesitation advising someone to have a vasectomy if they are sure they are finished having children, just be careful who you tell about it.

I had mine done on Wednesday afternoon with Dr John McCormick (vasectomyireland).

I don't know if it's just that I'm a bit of an outlier here, but I took two Solpadeine before going in, and afterwards, took one Solpadeine every 2 hours for the rest of the day. The following day (Thursday) I started the day with one Solpadeine, and took one every 3 hours until I'd taken about 3 and I stopped. I haven't taken any since then.

At no point have I felt pain, sore, numb, itchy, tender... or anything really. I can see where he did the procedure (much lower down than I pictured it being - I thought it was at the bast of the penis where the penis/testicles meet. but it's lower on the testicles, near the bottom at the front).

Only downside was I managed to faint after getting it done, whilst still in the office. That's happened me in the past with giving blood etc. but didn't anticipate it would happen here. Didn't feel particularly nervous going in, so it caught me off guard. He dealt with it quite well, and I wandered over to McDondalds (I was in Dublin) for a cup of tea and a chicken salad before driving home, to waken myself up a bit and get some energy flowing through me.

But yeah.. I'm hoping it's not a case of the 'calm before the storm' but I've had no issues at all. I even spent an hour on the motorbike this evening and nothing at all. I feel very fortunate, I have to say, cos this doesn't seem typical at all of most people's experience. I just have to hope that the sample I send in, in a few months, shows it to have been effective.

Mad_maxx

anyone able to recommend a clinic in Galway city who carries this out ?

A lot of people here (and myself) seem to have used Dr. John McCormick of VasectomyIreland.ie. I got mine in Dublin, but he apparently has a Galway clinic, too.

As an update to myself, although I managed to be totally and completely pain free after the procedure (which i had on a wednesday morning), since yesterday (monday, 5 days later) I've had a bit of a tender feeling down there if i move around too much. It's something that I am noticing, but it's not actually painful or sore insofar as I'm not actually bothering to take pain killers or ice it or such.

Trondheim

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118981336#Comment_118981336

Try clearing the pipes. I found it relieved the pressure.

Trondheim

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118991598#Comment_118991598

I'll give it a shot, but I'll have difficulty getting a plumber on a bank holiday weekend.

(ah no, in all seriousness, I have done that, and it does seem to help a little, but I think I may possibly just have a little internal swelling or such. Can feel it if i feel around down there, but it's not actually sore, hasn't stopped me from doing anything and isn't causing issues, so I'll leave it be for a few days and see how I am then).

Mad_maxx

having one of these next week , to those who have already underwent the procedure , did you carry out the preperations yourself and was the doctor fussy ? , Im a tad reluctant to embark on a big lawn mowing exercise , especially with a razor , anyone recommend a particular strimmer , tik tok is full of adds for them

SuperBowserWorld

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119041845#Comment_119041845

I would imagine that's all part of the service. And they know exactly where to do it.

Mad_maxx

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119041877#Comment_119041877

you imagine incorrectly , the clinic told me in writing that I needed to come prepared

A2LUE42

Mach3 or similar and take your time. Don't leave it until the day before either. Do it this week and then do it again next week, nothing to worry about.

SuperBowserWorld

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119041918#Comment_119041918

Oh, ok.

Be careful down there.

seamus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119042402#Comment_119042402

It's funny looking at the likes of reddit and american men talking about their circumcision experience. Going into a legit operating theatre with doctors and nurses, lying on a theatre bed and being fully prepped, and afterwards spending half a day "recovering" in a bed on a ward. No doubt, it's all about the money over there.

And here in Ireland you arrive into a small office, hop up on a standard doctor's examination bed, bingo-bango, and an hour later you're at home or back in work getting no sympathy :D

In terms of shaving, you don't have to go nuts (pun intended). He really only needs the underside of the penis and the front of the bag shorn. But to make his life easy, you're probably better of trimming to the left and right as well. No need for an electric razor. Mach 3 in the shower, plenty of shaving cream and go gently at it until you're happy. Give it at least 3 days before the procedure, it'll be raw and weird afterwards.

Mad_maxx

had the snip this morning , stingy and itchy but pain is not bad at all ( so far anyway ) , lying in bed with feet up

Trondheim

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119074105#Comment_119074105

Not sure if that is a typo, but if you are comparing circumcision in the US to vasectomy here, i guess they are very different procedures so likely the difference is more due to the procedure than the country.

seamus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119083085#Comment_119083085

Lol, I did actually mean vasectomy, not circumcision. I think I'd want full anaesthetic for the latter!

Mad_maxx

Four days on from snip , piece of p1ss

Almost fully pain free , that said I was extremely careful for the first two days so probably stood to me, took a 150 mile round trip today, no discomfort while driving

Mad_maxx

Balls are actually more sore today than five days ago, strange as I've been taking it easy for the most part?

Trondheim

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119108435#Comment_119108435

Apart from the 150 mile round trip on Day 4?

Is "more sore" still not very sore, or is it significantly sore? If significantly sore, look at what you are doing, and consider ibuprofen, supportive underwear and ejaculation (not in that order!). Also, take it easy on the exercise etc.

Mad_maxx

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119113394#Comment_119113394

Done a three mile walk an hour ago, not as sore today, funny thing ,noticeable pain in upper groin area despite no involvement by doctor in that location

Trondheim

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119113660#Comment_119113660

I guess there will be lots of twinges and vague pains over the coming days. You might be walking differently in order to mind your balls, and have strained a muscle in your groin. You know what needs to be done: take it easy, good supportive underwear, fairly regular ejaculation, and if you have pain don't be shy about taking ibuprofen (within the limits set on the package). If you have pain that is not addressed by all that and it lasts more than a few days, no harm to contact the doctor that did the op.

iptba

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