vasectomy

sugarman20 · 07-07-2023 4:34am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120816238#Comment_120816238

I'm in the same position. Not sure what to do but will probably give it another week or two. I think the note does say not to contact him.

Mr. CooL ICE · 07-07-2023 4:40am

For ball shaving, i was recommended to use hair conditioner instead of shaving foam beforehand. It worked a charm. No irritation whatsoever

ghostfacekilla · 07-07-2023 5:54am

I should probably post this in the 'controversial opinion' thread, but if men can get a vasectomy and women can have their tubes tied, are the men that get vasectomies really just people who have hit the ultimate lowpoint in being 'under the cosh' in a relationship? I'd reply, 'No thanks, if neither of us fancy having surgery on our reprodructive organs, let's do condoms'. I'd prefer sexual abstinence over a a surgery on my genitalia that wasn't aimed at saving my life. Next step, neon pink chastity cage. (Now, I shall run for cover)

sugarman20 · 07-07-2023 8:10am

I should probably post this in the 'controversial opinion' thread,

Well you got the first part right at least. I got a vasectomy because we are not having children and the contraception my wife is on impacts her hormones and her periods. It was a no-brainer for us and has nothing to do with hitting a low point or "under the cosh".

A vasectomy is much easier, safer and cheaper than a tubectomy.

I'd prefer sexual abstinence over a a surgery on my genitalia that wasn't aimed at saving my life.

And what a loss to the female population that would be.

bigboss1986 · 07-07-2023 4:19pm

Cant find that note he gave me but if I wont hear anything next week I will send him email myself.

ILikeBoats · 10-07-2023 9:35am

The note says "The lab will post the results to me, and I will be in touch with you once I have them. It normally takes 2-3 weeks for me to get the results and then inform you. Please do not contact me looking for results before then, it's not practical to respond to all requests. If you do not hear from me by 3 weeks, please email me or call the landline number. Do not contact the lab directly, they cannot give the results to you by phone"

Trondheim · 11-07-2023 8:23am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120816430#Comment_120816430

Vasectomy is a minor procedure. Having tubes tied is a much more invasive procedure, so if both people are equal in the relationship, then it makes sense to have the minor procedure (vasectomy) rather than major procedure (tubal ligation). Thinking of relationships as one or other being dominant and the other person being 'under the cosh' seems rather old fashioned. Ideally both people should be equal with lots of give and take. This is an easy 'give' for the man.

Absolutely fine to do condoms as an alternative. Some of us prefer to go skin-to-skin and have made a decision to get the vasectomy in order to allow that. Different preferences - no right or wrong.

bigboss1986 · 11-07-2023 3:22pm

Just got letter this morning from dr.McCormic together with microbiology report.

Letter is dated 7/07 so 3 weeks after semen was checked in Rotunda.

ALL GOOD AND CLEAR!

Going on holidays on friday cant wait 😂

sugarman20 · 11-07-2023 4:29pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120837215#Comment_120837215

Just got mine today too! He must have being doing a bulk load :) I'll leave now......

boccers · 14-07-2023 10:13am

Hey guys just wondering if many here have had it done by someone other that John McCormack. I'm based in the south east and would have a few hours drive to any of his clinics but he's the only name I'm seeing here. I would have no problem driving to Dublin for it but I presume driving afterwards is out of question and it might be difficult for me to get a lift back?

jj880 · 14-07-2023 10:27am

5 years since I had mine. Best thing I ever did. Have friends getting drunk then contraception goes out the window. Caught with their unplanned 4th, 5th, 6th child in their late 30s / 40s. God help them. Its driving them to more drink, arguments and stress. Having that many kids isnt for everyone. Especially with things in this country going the way theyre going.

CardBordWindow · 14-07-2023 1:36pm

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I spoke to my GP who referred me to Whitfield in Waterford last year. I was seen by Paul Hegarty and everything went smoothly. Semen analysis was carried out by Waterstone, which was an additional cost. I was allowed to drive home afterwards, but I live about 15 mins away.

A friend of mine went to the Keogh Practice in Waterford. They do the semen analysis in house and is included in the cost. His vasectomy cost nearly half of mine.

Bedouin79 · 14-07-2023 7:48pm

Vivian Foley carrigaline in cork. Train down bus cork carrigaline. 2 weeks since mine and couldn’t recommend the guy more.

deeks · 17-07-2023 7:25am

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Im in the South East as well. Got it done by John McCormack in Cork. No issues driving myself home about 30 mins after the procedure.

fitzparker · 17-07-2023 7:37am

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I got mine done by Emmet Byrne (Former Rugby International) in Bray (recommended by a friend who got it done)

No consultation, just get a date booked and turn up, in and out in 30 mins. Procedure went well, I was crapping myself but he is a nice guy and chit chat throughout the procedure really helped, before I knew it was over. small pain for about 3-5 days, nothing major at all.

Samples to be sent in September

I did develop small pea sized lumps (still there) I have called Emmet on this and he assured its fine, he even gave me his personal number if I had any other queries and offered me to go back in if I wanted to put my mind at ease.

Trondheim · 17-07-2023 1:10pm

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Driving afterwards is fine. He recommends taking about half an hour to get a coffee or something like that, and after that you can drive no problem. I had a 1.5 hour drive after mine with no ill effects.

eringobragh · 10-08-2023 10:22pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120862749#Comment_120862749

Got mine done end of March, and got the all clear from the lab last week. Thanks to above poster for all the advice. A day or 3 of minor pain and the jockstraps recommended helped the situation along with the usual over the counter painkillers, had the codeine but didn't need it.

I did drive after, journey usually takes about 30 mins, it wasnt the most comfortable if I'm honest and Pearse street was bumper to bumper to boot so I just said f*ck it and chanced the bus lane with the hope if I got pulled over I could lean on the vasectomy...it all worked out anyway!

ILikeBoats · 11-08-2023 8:31am

Got my all clear a couple of weeks ago.

Delighted!

eeloe · 11-09-2023 3:17pm

Booked in with Dr.Mcormac in a few weeks and i have to say i'm absolutely bricking it.

Should i be?

boccers · 11-09-2023 3:59pm

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Got it done a month or so ago with him. Very surprised at how routine it was and I wouldn't be worried at all if I were you. I parked around the corner in Q Park and had Nurofen and paracetamol ready to go when I got back to the car. Drove home about 30 mins later and although it was tender for a few days it wasn't bad at all.

jj880 · 11-09-2023 4:09pm

I didnt drive home after mine. Pretty sure I had lots of cushions in the car. What are peoples thoughts on ring cushions for driving?

Id be afraid of doing any damage that might prolong recovery or cause infection. Very sensitive equipment we're talking about here 😆.

Trondheim · 11-09-2023 9:59pm

I drove home after mine (~1-1.5 hrs). It was fine.

Trondheim · 11-09-2023 10:00pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121097766#Comment_121097766

No need to worry. He is excellent. Just follow the advice here and you will be fine.

Be careful in the days after the op. Dr. McCormack talked about not letting pain pathways get established, so if you can get through the first week or so, you will be grand.

eeloe · 12-09-2023 6:59am

I coach a pretty active martial art.

how long do you think it could be before i'm back training full time?

lawrencesummers · 12-09-2023 7:08am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120861356#Comment_120861356

Are those lumps not metallic clamps or something similiar they put over the pipes?

Trondheim · 12-09-2023 8:12am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121099720#Comment_121099720

I'd ask the doctor on that. They recommend no sport for 1 week, but a contact sport like you are talking about might be higher risk and require a longer lay-off. Best to discuss directly with the doctor.

boccers · 12-09-2023 8:12am

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I'd say at least a week if not more. You would want to wear as tight underwear as you can get for that week or so too.

ILikeBoats · 12-09-2023 8:23am

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I was back running 10 days after mine. Not sure I'd want to taking kicks to the jewels though

eeloe · 12-09-2023 9:06am

Once i can go back coaching pretty quickly, that's not too bad.

I'll obviously have to avoid full contact for a couple of weeks.

CardBordWindow · 12-09-2023 9:41am

I was recommended a week before returning to activity. 2-3 weeks for full contact. (My sport of choice is dodgeball, so a higher risk of getting a ball at high speed to the groin)

fitzparker · 12-09-2023 9:46am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121099732#Comment_121099732

I actually went to my own GP yesterday for piece of mind, he confirmed what I was already told, they are called an epididymis

as per Dr. Google

"Less than 1% of all vasectomies give rise to epididymitis, or swelling and tenderness near the testes. The condition is usually caused by engorgement of the epididymal tubules with sperm rather than bacteria. Epididymitis is managed by application of heat and wearing of support. "

Iguarantee · 12-09-2023 9:47am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/72469105#Comment_72469105

I’m can fully understand not wanting kids but how can you despise kids?

Widdensushi · 12-09-2023 11:05am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121100192#Comment_121100192

It's a useful thread,no point in asking questions about a post from twelve years ago.

Dave_D_Rave · 12-09-2023 11:43am

Im booked in for the 27th in Dr John Mc Cormickin Cork.

Aside from Jockstrap is there any additional stuff required ?

I see the mention of shaving, Can immack be used instead ?

Trondheim · 12-09-2023 2:17pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121100618#Comment_121100618

Re: shaving, i guess immac would also work. With either, better to try it now in case you have a strong reaction to it. You don't want to be going there with a massive rash.

I went totally overboard and shaved the whole area. You only need the back of your penis that rests against your scrotum, and the front of your scrotum.

Actually it is quite nice to have shaved balls. I have shaved them a few times since!

Trondheim · 12-09-2023 3:48pm

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It might be worthwhile getting a jockstrap and cup to protect yourself from impact.

brokenbad · 12-09-2023 3:54pm

Just curious regarding sex post vasectomy if there is any "difference in sensation" during ejaculation - now that you are essentially firing blanks??

Jacovs · 12-09-2023 3:56pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121101880#Comment_121101880

All exactly the same as before, there just isnt any sperm in the semen. The only difference there might be at the start is your own mentality, which quickly disappears after the first few times when you realise its exactly the same as before.

jj880 · 12-09-2023 4:15pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121101886#Comment_121101886

I will 2nd this. Was a small part of my brain thinking crazy thoughts. After the first successful test all will be well. Everything back to normal.

Iguarantee · 12-09-2023 4:46pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121100481#Comment_121100481

My error there, I never looked at the post date.

Trondheim · 12-09-2023 5:17pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121101952#Comment_121101952

Also for me. No difference in sensation, no difference in the consistency of your cum or how far/fast it flies.

Only difference is the confidence of knowing you can go skin-to-skin and have no worries about pregnancy.

eeloe · 14-09-2023 7:37am

Has anyone any noticeable drop in testosterone levels after the procedure?

jj880 · 14-09-2023 8:54am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121107676#Comment_121107676

Had to look up symptoms of low testosterone to be sure.

None of them for me. Sex drive is better if anything as Trondheim says above no worries about skin to skin.

Beard has gotten thicker in last 5.5 years if anything.

No extra weight but Ive been off the drink since the new year so thats probably the reason for that. Was carrying about an extra stone Id say before that.

Bedouin79 · 14-09-2023 8:39pm

Easy to say you’ll be grand. Got mine done 3 months ago now. Sore for about 4 days (wear a tight fitting jock strap) I found these excellent. Follow the doc’s advice and you will be grand.

The fear is normal you’ll look back once it’s done and you’ll wonder why.

best of luck.

eeloe · 27-09-2023 1:01pm

Just had my pre op call.

Starting to get real now. hot damn.

Trondheim · 02-10-2023 3:57pm

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You're probably done by now. Hope it went well.

Bedouin79 · 02-10-2023 7:06pm

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Best of luck. Genuinely you won’t look back.

eeloe · 03-10-2023 8:18am

So it was a bit of an anticlimax, if you'll excuse the pun.

Psyched myself up, drove to the clinic, and spent the longest 11 minutes of my life in the waiting room, felt like a life time.

After being examined, it turns out i'm not a candidate for the no needle version and i'll need to go for a full vasectomy under general. bit of a dose.

ILikeBoats · 03-10-2023 9:55am

I didn't realise you could be a "non-viable" candidate. Will the other method be more expensive?

Jacovs · 03-10-2023 9:56am

Curious what makes someone non-viable, if you are willing to share.

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