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At what age would you say a man could realistically consider a vasectomy?

  • 29-04-2018 02:08PM
    #1
    [Deleted User]
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    I'd say 20 is too young and 40-50 is fine. I'm in the middle ground at 30 and I feel like that sort of decision could be something I'd make this decade.


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  • #2
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,655 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    I understand doctors are slow to do it under the age of 30.

    Some couples consider it when "we have enough children".


  • #3
    corks finest
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    I'd say 20 is too young and 40-50 is fine. I'm in the middle ground at 30 and I feel like that sort of decision could be something I'd make this decade.
    Around 190


  • #4
    harry Bailey esq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,814 ✭✭✭harry Bailey esq


    I think it should be a deathbed decision.


  • #5
    banie01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,672 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    I had the snip at 28 and it was a difficult process to get agreement to carry it out.
    Any procedure to restrict fertility in Ireland really seems a struggle unless ya already have multiple kids.
    Anecdotally it's as much a problem for ladies as men.


  • #6
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 2,799 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Cryo a supply and have it done.


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  • #7
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,930 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    Considering getting it done but there's an obligatory 4 month cooling-off period and most doctors here only do it under general anaesthetic.


  • #8
    banie01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,672 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    pickarooney wrote: »
    Considering getting it done but there's an obligatory 4 month cooling-off period and most doctors here only do it under general anaesthetic.

    I had mine done under local, in and out within 40mins and drove myself home 😉


  • #9
    finglashoop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,148 ✭✭✭finglashoop


    pickarooney wrote: »
    Considering getting it done but there's an obligatory 4 month cooling-off period and most doctors here only do it under general anaesthetic.

    Thats not correct, in my case anyway.

    I filled out forms and had one done approx a week later due to cancellations.

    My gp clinic used to do them but no longer did.

    Strangely when i went to my gp about it they asked had my wife consented, i asked had they ever asked my consent for any of her contraception decisions.


  • #10
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 42,304 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    You need us to help you OP?
    Quick and cheap!
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  • #11
    banie01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,672 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    finglashoop wrote: »
    Strangely when i went to my gp about it they asked had my wife consented, i asked had they ever asked my consent for any of her contraception decisions.

    Mine was done in a GP clinic too.

    As to the gaining your partner's consent, I had this happen too.
    I was widowed and the doctor point blank asked did I honestly believe I had the right to make a decision that would deprive any future partner of the chance to have a child!

    And the feminists think they are the only ones with contraception issues!


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  • #12
    Dial Hard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,511 ✭✭✭✭Dial Hard


    banie01 wrote:
    And the feminists think they are the only ones with contraception issues!

    Oh for jaysis sake...


  • #13
    kunst nugget
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭kunst nugget


    pickarooney wrote: »
    Considering getting it done but there's an obligatory 4 month cooling-off period and most doctors here only do it under general anaesthetic.

    That's definitely not the case in Ireland. Don't know anyone that's had it done under general. In my case iirc, it was make the appointment, get sent out an information pack and DVD, go to the appointment, have a consultation with the doctor, have the procedure with the doctor with a local anaesthetic and it's all over in about fifteen minutes. Rest up for a couple of days then send off two samples after a couple of months to get the all clear. A very simple process.


  • #14
    banie01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,672 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    Dial Hard wrote: »
    Oh for jaysis sake...

    What?
    I was restricted in my choice, is that not a valid grounds for concern/comparison?
    Or does my body, my choice not work both ways?


  • #15
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,930 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    kunst nugget wrote: »
    That's definitely not the case in Ireland. Don't know anyone that's had it done under general. In my case iirc, it was make the appointment, get sent out an information pack and DVD, go to the appointment, have a consultation with the doctor, have the procedure with the doctor with a local anaesthetic and it's all over in about fifteen minutes. Rest up for a couple of days then send off two samples after a couple of months to get the all clear. A very simple process.

    Yeah, I might see is it possible to get it done next time I'm over.


  • #16
    uck51js9zml2yt
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    pickarooney wrote: »
    Considering getting it done but there's an obligatory 4 month cooling-off period and most doctors here only do it under general anaesthetic.

    Got done in a clinic in Donnybrook a few years ago. The only cooling off period was between initial appointment and procedure being done a week later under locsl
    . Drove home


  • #17
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,930 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    Johnathan Orange Pawnshop wrote: »
    Got done in a clinic in Donnybrook a few years ago. The only cooling off period was between initial appointment and procedure being done a week later

    How much is the operation in Ireland?


  • #18
    Dial Hard
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    banie01 wrote:
    What? I was restricted in my choice, is that not a valid grounds for concern/comparison? Or does my body, my choice not work both ways?

    Of course it does, and reproductive autonomy for both genders is a huge issue in this country.

    It was your ridiculous assertion that feminists* think they're the only ones who have issues I took exception to.


    *Every single one of them, because like Borg, feminists share a singular consciousness, apparently.


  • #19
    banie01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,672 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    pickarooney wrote: »
    How much is the operation in Ireland?

    If memory serves I paid @€;400 or so but that was 10yrs ago


  • #20
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,930 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    banie01 wrote: »
    If memory serves I paid @€;400 or so but that was 10yrs ago

    Ah... that's 10 times higher than here. Might just wait :)


  • #21
    banie01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,672 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    Dial Hard wrote: »
    Of course it does, and reproductive autonomy for both genders is a huge issue in this country.

    It was your ridiculous assertion that feminists* think they're the only ones who have issues I took exception to.


    *Every single one of them, because like Borg, feminists share a singular consciousness, apparently.

    Ahhh I see sarcasm is beyond your ken then ;)


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  • #22
    Cee-Jay-Cee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,235 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    pickarooney wrote: »
    Ah... that's 10 times higher than here. Might just wait :)

    Where can you get it done for €40????

    I paid €400 about 3 years ago in the Molesworth clinic.


  • #23
    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,957 ✭✭✭Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime


    15 if your from the likes of finglas , ballymun, raheny , tallaght etc. Or any other scumbag dole running kip.

    35 for normal people.



    #scumbag bashing


  • #24
    fattymuatty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 295 ✭✭fattymuatty


    When I got my tubal ligation they asked me was my husband ok with it so it works both ways. I was 31 getting it done, I have 2 kids already, my youngest was 8,in those 8 years I had never changed my mind about wanting more so they did it no problem. They did ask would my husband not get a vasectomy as it is an easier op but he has a blood clotting disorder so can't.


  • #25
    AttentionBebe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 241 ✭✭AttentionBebe


    finglashoop wrote: »
    Strangely when i went to my gp about it they asked had my wife consented, i asked had they ever asked my consent for any of her contraception decisions.

    Sterilisation ≠ contraception. Women also get asked about partner's consent when booking a sterilisation (which FYI, is much more difficult to get a doctor to agree to than a vasectomy)


  • #26
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,930 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »
    Where can you get it done for €40????

    I paid €400 about 3 years ago in the Molesworth clinic.

    I'm getting a lot of conflicting information, and there's very little of it available for France. I'm seeing anywhere from 60 to 600 and between 65 and 100 % reimbursed by social security. Might be better just to ring around.


  • #27
    griffin100
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    Loads of info in the snip here - https://m.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056282040


  • #28
    LarryGraham
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 118 ✭✭LarryGraham


    Can you get it on the VHI?


  • #29
    Samuel T. Cogley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,684 ✭✭✭✭Samuel T. Cogley


    Okay I admit I don't really understand the mechanics but doesn't stop sperm from combining with seamen? If so don't you get awfully frustrated with never properly 'emptying the sac' as it were? Or can you just go and go? Always wondered and I suppose AH is the place to get considerate answers :pac:


  • #30
    banie01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,672 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    You still ejaculate as normal.
    No blue balls syndrome or backed up feeling after the 1st week or so ;) if ya get me!


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  • #31
    notsoyoungwan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 614 ✭✭✭notsoyoungwan


    Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »
    Okay I admit I don't really understand the mechanics but doesn't stop sperm from combining with seamen? If so don't you get awfully frustrated with never properly 'emptying the sac' as it were? Or can you just go and go? Always wondered and I suppose AH is the place to get considerate answers :pac:

    An ex of mine had it done - from his point of view, everything was as before in terms of orgasm and ejaculate, no noticeable difference. From my point of view, everything was also the same - volume, texture, smell, taste :o


  • #32
    Samuel T. Cogley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,684 ✭✭✭✭Samuel T. Cogley


    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »
    15 if your from the likes of finglas , ballymun, raheny , tallaght etc. Or any other scumbag dole running kip.

    35 for normal people.



    #scumbag bashing

    Raheny? More of Raheny is on a pension than on than not.


  • #33
    Worn Out
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 150 ✭✭Worn Out


    I’ve had it done twice! Not something I’d want done a 3rd time.


  • #34
    kunst nugget
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭kunst nugget


    Worn Out wrote: »
    I’ve had it done twice! Not something I’d want done a 3rd time.

    Check out Mr. Supersperm!!! No wonder you're worn out.


  • #35
    Bredabe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,341 ✭✭✭Bredabe


    Vasectomised, a very attractive trait in a man.

    "Have you ever wagged your tail so hard you fell over"?-Brod Higgins.



  • #36
    [Deleted User]
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    I guess the reason I started this thread was about what general age a man could make such a decision, not the technicalities of getting it done.


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  • #37
    StudentDad
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    Mine was done about 8-10 years ago. Simple process. Local anesthetic, chatted to the doctor during the process. Drove home.

    However, with the male pill under development, hopefully, with time this procedure will become redundant. The day when men can control their own fertility without having to turn it off permanently, cannot arrive quickly enough.


  • #38
    kunst nugget
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭kunst nugget


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I guess the reason I started this thread was about what general age a man could make such a decision, not the technicalities of getting it done.

    I got it done about 4-5 years ago so about 35-36. We had two kids and we knew we weren't going to have anymore so it felt like the natural decision to make.


  • #39
    optogirl
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    pickarooney wrote: »
    Considering getting it done but there's an obligatory 4 month cooling-off period and most doctors here only do it under general anaesthetic.

    My husband had it done a few months ago (38). No cooling off period, no anaesthetic, went into work after it.


  • #40
    Samuel T. Cogley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,684 ✭✭✭✭Samuel T. Cogley


    optogirl wrote: »
    My husband had it done a few months ago (38). No cooling off period, no anaesthetic, went into work after it.

    :eek:


  • #41
    optogirl
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    Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »
    :eek:

    sorry - no general anaesthetic :D


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