vasectomy

Glebee · 02-09-2019 3:58pm

Peckham wrote: »

Would agree with above.

If given the choice between getting a filling and getting the snip done again, I'd probably go for the snip!

Thats a great discription and have to agree thats the same experience I had.

spockety · 03-09-2019 9:39pm

seaniewicklow wrote: »

Can anyone tell me how sore is this procedure? Thinking about getting it done with Dr McCormick but can't get put asleep for it . Anyone who has actually got it done I'd appreciate some feedback

It is practically pain free as a procedure.

Gavlor · 03-09-2019 10:17pm

seaniewicklow wrote: »

Can anyone tell me how sore is this procedure? Thinking about getting it done with Dr McCormick but can't get put asleep for it . Anyone who has actually got it done I'd appreciate some feedback

I’ve honestly had more uncomfortable hair cuts, not even joking. It’s a very straight forward process and any issues that may arise, as unlikely as that may be, will be post op and not during the ten min procedure. Absolutely no need to be asleep for it plus you’d miss out on the puff of smoke coming from your balls!!!

stratowide · 04-09-2019 1:13pm

Slightly uncomfortable at worst.

Its like getting a football kicked at you in the nether region's.

Try avoid looking up at the reflection of the doctor at work on the overhead light..:P

partyguinness · 04-09-2019 5:28pm

I was talking to a lad today who was telling me his son is now going for a reversal. He is 41 with 3 kids from a former marriage but new partner and all going to try for more.

£4,500.00 is the asking price.

AndrewJRenko · 08-09-2019 9:22pm

Gavlor wrote: »

Absolutely no need to be asleep for it plus you’d miss out on the puff of smoke coming from your balls!!!

My brother told me he was initially wondering about whether the staff were cooking a few rashers for breakfast nearby.

JacksonHeightsOwn · 22-09-2019 7:14pm

Out of curiosity, has anyone else had issues with epididymitis since getting there's done?

I had mine done in May, and have had epididymitis twice since. It clears up fairly quick with ibuprofen, but im just wondering is this going to be an ongoing thing, or just an initial issue?

Kind of annoying having a pain the balls every couple of months. Plus i don't like the idea of having to take so much ibuprofen for the rest of my life

RockDaddy · 18-11-2019 5:10pm

Gavlor wrote: »

Jesus lads I came in here to ask if there’s tax relief (med expenses) for my upcoming snip. Wish I hadn’t bothered now based on the two posts above!

Yes, you can claim 20% back on the Med1.

As for a loss of libido, just my opinion: Absolute rubbish, all in the head. Its probably got a lot more to do with fragile masculinity than your vasectomy. I was insatiable afterwards!

worded · 18-11-2019 5:18pm

RockDaddy wrote: »

Yes, you can claim 20% back on the Med1.

As for a loss of libido, just my opinion: Absolute rubbish, all in the head. Its probably got a lot more to do with fragile masculinity than your vasectomy. I was insatiable afterwards!

All in the head of your penis perhaps ...

Ask a mod to rename your boards ID to red blooded male or the like?

re mayo clinic:

Unfounded concerns
Many men worry that a vasectomy could cause serious problems — but these fears are unfounded. For example, a vasectomy won't:

Affect your sexual performance. A vasectomy won't affect your sex drive or your masculinity in any way other than preventing you from fathering a child. Men have even reported higher sexual satisfaction after a vasectomy.
Permanently damage your sexual organs. There's very little risk that your testicles, penis or other parts of your reproductive system will be injured during surgery. In extremely rare cases, injury to the blood supply can lead to the loss of a testicle, but that is unlikely to happen if your surgeon is skilled.
Increase your risk of certain cancers. Although there have been some concerns about a possible link between vasectomy and testicular or prostate cancer in the past, there's no proven link.
Increase your risk of heart disease. As with cancer fears, there doesn't appear to be any link between vasectomy and heart problems.
Cause severe pain. You might feel minor pain and pulling or tugging during surgery, but severe pain is rare. Likewise, after surgery you might have some pain, but for most men the pain is minor and goes away after a few days.

RockDaddy · 18-11-2019 5:33pm

worded wrote: »

All in the head of your penis perhaps ...

:D:D Perhaps!!

All the same, some lads on here are nearly determined to find reasons to put a vasectomy off.

Maybe I'm lucky, had zero issues before, during or after.

worded · 18-11-2019 6:24pm

RockDaddy wrote: »

:D:D Perhaps!!

All the same, some lads on here are nearly determined to find reasons to put a vasectomy off.

Maybe I'm lucky, had zero issues before, during or after.

I heard if you get a docs referral you can get it on the public system for 150 dolla. The wait time is probably 9 months + LOL

Drifter50 · 18-11-2019 9:14pm

RockDaddy wrote: »

Yes, you can claim 20% back on the Med1.

As for a loss of libido, just my opinion: Absolute rubbish, all in the head. Its probably got a lot more to do with fragile masculinity than your vasectomy. I was insatiable afterwards!

Well I guess you are lucky so, does`nt mean everyone has the same experience.

Gavlor · 18-11-2019 9:29pm

Drifter50 wrote: »

Well I guess you are lucky so, does`nt mean everyone has the same experience.

I’m another lucky one so. Although the vast vast majority of people suffer no side effects so I’m not sure that lucky is the correct description.

LandoCalrissian · 19-11-2019 2:32pm

I am about 1 month post vasectomy

No issues to report at all - thank God

The process was extremely straight forward with minimal discomfort
Nurafen for a day or two

in and out of clinic in about 45 mins

opti76 · 19-11-2019 3:09pm

ive mine done 2 years .. never had an issue ..i went golfing the day after my procedure. 5 of my buddies have had it done since, all have had no issues.. mind you all done by the same doc so maybe thats the reason why,most stories ive heard wouldnt lead me to believe im one of the lucky ones..

manonboard · 29-11-2019 6:02pm

Moved to finland recently. Did my consultation today. a 15 minutes conversation and most of it was just fact checking etc. The urologist wanted to make sure i didt want to freeze my sperm but i have no interest in biological connection to a child if i ever raise a kid.

Appointment for snip booked, 2 weeks from now, friday 13th!!

I feel pretty good about it. Bit nervous of course. Decided never to have children in a big deal in some ways. Though I just really dont want any, and havent for a long time. 35 years old!

My partner hates taking pills because she HAS to take some pills each day for a medical issue, so i understand she wants to limit them.

I've used condoms my whole life..and i can not wait to stop doing that. I've disliked them in various intensities over the years. Once in a relationship where she was on the pill so we didnt use them, and i loved the sex more because of it! So heres hoping to that type of feeling again!

_Kaiser_ · 29-11-2019 6:08pm

When I saw the thread notification I was half expecting a Black Friday deal

I've decided though that it's time to get it done as well. I've been humming and hawwing about it for a long time now and at 44 with a 7 year old, I think I'm done from that perspective. Plus any potential future partner would likely already have kids anyway, so that'll do me.

dublin15head · 24-12-2019 9:47am

Just wanted to thank everyone for their feedback here and update with my experience.

In my mid 40’s with 3 kids, youngest is 10 and had wrestled with the idea for a couple of years as my wife and I knew we were done. Seeing the positive difference in my wife, mentally, emotionally and sexually in the last year since she stopped the pill convinced me that it was necessary now.

8 weeks post procedure done by Dr. McCormick and no issues. He explains everything including the possibility of complications and then gets to work. All done in about 15 minutes. Took advice given and lay up for a couple of days afterwards. No real pain on the day or since that required any medication. A little bit of tenderness/achiness for about 2-3 weeks in that you would be more careful in that area.

No issues with libido, sex etc. since and just waiting now for the all clear in a few weeks.

Really glad I went through with it now and hoping another positive experience convinces another undecided like myself to bite the bullet and go for it.

manonboard · 04-01-2020 12:55pm

Got my operation done yesterday. About 45 minutes on the table. It was pretty much zero pain. Just a pinch from the injection.

Recuperating with my gf n friend. Yesterday felt a bit like someone hit you by accident in the nuts.
Today is more bruise or sharper but perfectly capable with a ibuprofen.

He gave me anti biotic too.
I'm very pleased overall. My scrotum looks a little different lol. Just pulled in a different way I guess because of stitches.

3 months I've to go give a sample to get the all clear.

Appreciate everyone who posted in the thread. It gave me good support in my decision making.

manonboard · 06-01-2020 7:56am

So this is day 3 post op.

All is ok so far. The pain has been more intense than expected. It kinda feels like when I stand up n straighten my torso that it pulls on something. Guess it will just take a bit of time to rejig some muscle memory sensations.
It's better every day. No more swelling today. Looks mostly back to normal.

About 4 doses of paracetamol 500mg each day. Today I expect 3 doses to manage.

I walked about 2km yesterday. Slowly but surely. I'll do that today too.

I masturbated this morning. Gently lol. It went well. I tried yesterday n got scared because it felt wrong in many ways. Today felt great n normal again. Delighted because I had a fear it might not feel good the same way.
So very pleased today everything seems to be working!

Dr.Winston O'Boogie · 07-01-2020 12:28pm

Sorry for what is prob an obvious question, is Med1 available to anyone who pays tax?

LegacyUser · 07-01-2020 5:52pm

Hello everyone, sorry if I reply at an old thread. I didn't find any reply regarding what I was looking for.

I'm 24 and I'm living in Cork.

Anyone around my age have had any luck getting a vas while having no kids. And if so where did you go?

Thanks

Jacovs · 07-01-2020 6:44pm

I see Dr.McCormick comes highly recommended on here.
Whats the best way to make an appointment with him. Just call up and see when is available or via email?

Any idea of the waiting time for him?

Peckham · 07-01-2020 7:39pm

Jacovs wrote:

I see Dr.McCormick comes highly recommended on here. Whats the best way to make an appointment with him. Just call up and see when is available or via email?

vasectomyireland.ie is his website. Contact him through that and he'll answer queries over email or phone. I got an appointment very quickly. Think he offered me a slot a few days after I got in touch!

Jacovs · 07-01-2020 7:53pm

Peckham wrote: »

vasectomyireland.ie is his website. Contact him through that and he'll answer queries over email or phone. I got an appointment very quickly. Think he offered me a slot a few days after I got in touch!

Cheers. Used his email this morning as on the website but hadnt heard back yet so thought id ask.
Might use the contact form instead tomorrow and see how that goes.

Sheep Shagger · 11-01-2020 9:48am

Dr.Winston O'Boogie wrote: »

Sorry for what is prob an obvious question, is Med1 available to anyone who pays tax?

Yep just download the form from the Revenue website, or you can probably log in and do it online too.

Iamhere · 11-01-2020 10:04am

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

Yep just download the form from the Revenue website, or you can probably log in and do it online too.

Ya, much easier and faster to do it online

Dr.Winston O'Boogie · 06-02-2020 9:05pm

Iamhere wrote: »

Ya, much easier and faster to do it online

How much do you get back?

RockDaddy · 10-02-2020 3:08pm

Dr.Winston O'Boogie wrote: »

How much do you get back?

You get 20% back on the MED1

Iamhere · 15-02-2020 5:27pm

Iamhere wrote: »

Need some insight from anyone who has experienced pain beyond the first few weeks.

I had the procedure on February 15th, I have had two courses of strong anti inflammatories, one antibiotic (no infection was identified).

I am still in a lot of pain, taking nurofen daily, while the pain has reduced it now seems to have settled at a reasonability high level. Pain is all down my left side, testicle and sometimes into lower abdomen.

Sitting seems to bring it on (I work in an office), it looks and feels like the left testicle is higher than before, has anyone experienced similar?

Thanks in advance.

A year on and my pain is drastically reduced, I would call it a pinch here and there, doesn't need managing, no meds, no issues with performance etc.

Running can cause some pain but overall in a much better place, this thread has been very helpful.

Dr.Winston O'Boogie · 25-02-2020 11:17am

Had the procedure done with Dr McCormick last week. Great help in advance in this thread about what to expect, found it all very thorough and very little after effects. I took 4 neurofen in total (2 batches of 2), all on the day of the procedure. There was no pain whatsoever during the procedure, could feel a bit of pulling but that was it. Was slightly uncomfortable just knowing what was going on below but was 100% pain free.

Definitely walking a bit funnier the last few days but not sure whether that is just my mind acting up. Can feel something was done but its not pain or anything, and its fading each day as well. Early days but I am hoping to have no major after effects based on the few days since.

Now to get through 25 ejaculations before the 3 month mark..

Shedite27 · 27-02-2020 2:13pm

Had the chat with the wife over Christmas that we're done with kids, so have started looking into a vasectomy. Didn't realise "no snip" would be an option, sounds like a muchless painful and quicker rehab yeah? Seems a no-brainer really, is there any downside to that option (rather than the old style)?

Also, am I reading right (above) that I can make an appointment, be in and out in an hour with the whole job done?

How much time should I factor off work (office based)? Back next day job?

Anyone cycled after the procedure? Painful for a few weeks? Have about a 7k cycle each way to work each day

grames_bond · 27-02-2020 3:12pm

Shedite27 wrote: »

Had the chat with the wife over Christmas that we're done with kids, so have started looking into a vasectomy. Didn't realise "no snip" would be an option, sounds like a muchless painful and quicker rehab yeah? Seems a no-brainer really, is there any downside to that option (rather than the old style)?

Also, am I reading right (above) that I can make an appointment, be in and out in an hour with the whole job done?

How much time should I factor off work (office based)? Back next day job?

Anyone cycled after the procedure? Painful for a few weeks? Have about a 7k cycle each way to work each day

I took the next day off (worked rom home) but apart from that was ok

Don't cycle though - I walked for half an hour the next day and was purple for weeks - take it easy - feet up for a day or 2 after!

and yeah in and out in less than an hour - the longest part was talking to the doc before he did anything - I was out and my wife thought I had just had a chat with him, but it was all done and dusted!

Dr.Winston O'Boogie · 28-02-2020 3:19pm

My appointment was 2pm, procedure prob started just after 2.20 and I was out by 2.45pm.

It was a Friday but I could definitely have gone back to work that day. By Monday it was like it never happened. So far so good anyway with no after effects.

rightman · 12-03-2020 2:33pm

Hi All, Question to mainly post-vas colleagues here and rather one of sensitive nature (if there are any different here). After getting the "all clear" when having fun time in bed do you go/finish inside? No fears? No doubts? Had mine done in October and waiting for results but somehow I find it hard to stop thinking (worrying is a better word). I have no intention to offend anyone, please. All the best to you All!

Shedite27 · 12-03-2020 3:42pm

rightman wrote: »

Hi All, Question to mainly post-vas colleagues here and rather one of sensitive nature (if there are any different here). After getting the "all clear" when having fun time in bed do you go/finish inside? No fears? No doubts? Had mine done in October and waiting for results but somehow I find it hard to stop thinking (worrying is a better word). I have no intention to offend anyone, please. All the best to you All!

ISn't that the whole poit in getting the snip?

chewed · 12-03-2020 4:14pm

Shedite27 wrote: »

ISn't that the whole poit in getting the snip?

Exactly what I was thinking! I'm not sure what the question is about?

Shedite27 · 15-03-2020 5:07pm

Got a v myself on Thursday, went with the no scalpel option through Dr. McCormack that was recommended on here.

Echoing a lot of comments on here about how straightforward it was. Rang him up about 2 weeks ago, picked a date that suited me.

Was in for about 40mns, 15 mns explaining and prepping, 10-15 min procedure, all very easy. Few slight pricks at the start but other than that didn’t feel anything. Took 2 Nurofen as I left and another 2 later that night. Was feeling fine Friday.

The two days later had a little irritation down there but think that was more about the tight jockstrap and irritation from the stubble down there.

No issues, all going well 3 days later, would highly recommend

randomname2005 · 14-04-2020 9:04am

Has anyone reached the two milestones recently and submitted their sample for testing? Are the labs still operating? I know they would be different to covid testing labs but would imagine that lab staff in general are in high demand and semen analysis would be secondary to everything going on at the moment.

Dr.Winston O'Boogie · 28-04-2020 1:43pm

I actually emailed Dr John about that very thing the other day, he said we should still send sample off as normal. Mine isn't due until 1st June though, so may be some changes before then.

Dubdude · 28-04-2020 3:25pm

Dr.Winston O'Boogie wrote: »

I actually emailed Dr John about that very thing the other day, he said we should still send sample off as normal. Mine isn't due until 1st June though, so may be some changes before then.

How was everything for you after the procedure?

Dr.Winston O'Boogie · 30-04-2020 8:27am

All fine, slight discomfort at best for a day or two. 2 months in now and its like it never happened, just have to send off my sample by start of June and that will be that. Couldn't be happier with it.

spider_pig · 05-05-2020 2:15pm

Just home after having mine done about an hour ago, i was a nervous wreck outside waiting and inside but there is actually no pain at all.
I couldn't believe it when he said stand up all done, took about 15 min I think, chatted about normal things through it all.
I went to john in vasectomy Ireland, highly recommend him, sound bloke too.

greenspurs · 05-05-2020 2:22pm

would it be ok to ask how much they cost ??

If not ok to post on here , just pm me.

spider_pig · 05-05-2020 2:29pm

greenspurs wrote: »

would it be ok to ask how much they cost ??

If not ok to post on here , just pm me.

You could be talking from free with a medical card or from €400 to €500 from what I've seen when looking about, vasectomy ireland charge €450 which is where I went.

_Kaiser_ · 07-05-2020 11:04am

spider_pig wrote: »

Just home after having mine done about an hour ago, i was a nervous wreck outside waiting and inside but there is actually no pain at all.
I couldn't believe it when he said stand up all done, took about 15 min I think, chatted about normal things through it all.
I went to john in vasectomy Ireland, highly recommended him, sound bloke too.

Didn't realise that he was still working during this whole thing. Good to know. I've decided the time has come to stop thinking about it and just get it done. The money I've saved in diesel alone in the last few weeks will cover it

spider_pig · 07-05-2020 1:22pm

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

Didn't realise that he was still working during this whole thing. Good to know. I've decided the time has come to stop thinking about it and just get it done. The money I've saved in diesel alone in the last few weeks will cover it

Yes he is still working, it's a phone call for the consultation then you are in and out in no time for the procedure.
Amazed how quick and pain free it was too, even after it, I have felt basically no pain.

Tenger · 09-05-2020 8:34pm

Does anyone have any experience or info on myvasectomy.ie?
Based in Dublin, Cork and Wexford.

Dr. William Lynch is the surgeon. Cost is €500.

mr_fegelien · 11-05-2020 6:35pm

Does anyone know whether I could get this at 22 or would I get turned down by a doctor

spider_pig · 11-05-2020 6:53pm

mr_fegelien wrote: »

Does anyone know whether I could get this at 22 or would I get turned down by a doctor

You probably would but the strange thing I thought was they dont ask you for i.d to prove your age, surely people could lie and say they are what ever age and have x amount of kids and are finished having any more.

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