vasectomy

RockDaddy · 25-09-2020 12:00pm

LandoCalrissian wrote: »

Jesus that’s expensive - I paid €450 and very happy with the job

For €1350 I’d want the snip and a boob job!!!

That’s crazy expensive. I got it form Dr John McCormick, one of the best in the business for about €450.
After tax return, it worked out at about €380 or something like that!

Jimmy Twotimes · 26-09-2020 7:13pm

Seeing as the western birthrate has collapsed, it seems insane that men are willingly doing this (unless you already have children then fair enough).

mr_fegelien · 01-10-2020 1:06pm

RockDaddy wrote: »

That’s crazy expensive. I got it form Dr John McCormick, one of the best in the business for about €450.
After tax return, it worked out at about €380 or something like that!

I've heard Dr. McCormick does it on young men in their 20s without children. I suppose I should go for him?

And does he do the cauterized vasectomy where he burns the ends of the vas deferns to ensure they can't grow back (though rare, has happened)?

After how long are you supposed to wait and get the sperm count tested?

paul_booth_fan · 01-10-2020 1:32pm

mr_fegelien wrote: »

And does he do the cauterized vasectomy where he burns the ends of the vas deferns to ensure they can't grow back (though rare, has happened)?

After how long are you supposed to wait and get the sperm count tested?

Yeah, he will cauterize the ends as an extra precaution. I can't remember exactly, but I think you need to wait 3 months before sending your sample in.

_Kaiser_ · 01-10-2020 2:12pm

paul_booth_fan wrote: »

Yeah, he will cauterize the ends as an extra precaution. I can't remember exactly, but I think you need to wait 3 months before sending your sample in.

Yep it's 3 months. Due to send mine in next week

Here's a random question. Is it regular stamp postage? Not sure I want to go into the post office and tell them what is in the envelope

01-10-2020 2:16pm

Got mine done for free. Had a gp visit card at the time and it was done through that (150 private).

It worked and I'm 6 years down the line. Got a recheck last year, no change.

Shedite27 · 01-10-2020 2:28pm

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

Yep it's 3 months. Due to send mine in next week

Here's a random question. Is it regular stamp postage? Not sure I want to go into the post office and tell them what is in the envelope

I had a similar thought and live in Dublin so just dropped the envelope into the Rotunda myself

mr_fegelien · 01-10-2020 2:38pm

Has anyone thought of looking at their sperm pre-vasectomy and post-vasectomy? Not a joke but I've heard that 400x magnification microscopes can show you the sperm swimming in the semen. This is under a stained glass of course.

Post-vasectomy sperm shouldn't contain any swimmers as even one can cause pregnancy so you should always look at it too see if anything is there.

01-10-2020 3:49pm

mr_fegelien wrote: »

Has anyone thought of looking at their sperm pre-vasectomy and post-vasectomy? Not a joke but I've heard that 400x magnification microscopes can show you the sperm swimming in the semen. This is under a stained glass of course.

Post-vasectomy sperm shouldn't contain any swimmers as even one can cause pregnancy so you should always look at it too see if anything is there.

That's why a sample is sent in for testing. I personally don't contain a lab

mr_fegelien · 03-10-2020 8:33pm

Does anyone know how common is it to get a vasectomy done without any kids before and/or being in your early 20s? Was listening into a 98fm podcast with Adrian Kennedy where he had people call in who had a vasectomy. Every one of them had a kid. I'd be looking for one to preferably avoid any children.

Also have you heard anyone getting a woman pregnant despite getting the snip? I've heard it happens but I've read that those men most likely didn't wait six weeks and get their semen tested to see if there are no swimmers. They recommend no sex until the first test.

Also, you're supposed to get it tested at least twice a year after to ensure they haven't reconnected.

Shedite27 · 04-10-2020 7:55am

mr_fegelien wrote: »

Does anyone know how common is it to get a vasectomy done without any kids before and/or being in your early 20s? Was listening into a 98fm podcast with Adrian Kennedy where he had people call in who had a vasectomy. Every one of them had a kid. I'd be looking for one to preferably avoid any children.

Also have you heard anyone getting a woman pregnant despite getting the snip? I've heard it happens but I've read that those men most likely didn't wait six weeks and get their semen tested to see if there are no swimmers. They recommend no sex until the first test.

Also, you're supposed to get it tested at least twice a year after to ensure they haven't reconnected.

mr_fegelien, between "hearing" that you can see your own swimmers at home, "hearing" that you can get pregnant after verified vascetomy, and suggesting we need to get tested twice a year, I suggest you talk to an expert insted of continuing to throw out stuff you've heard on Jeremy Kyle

04-10-2020 8:03am

mr_fegelien wrote: »

Does anyone know how common is it to get a vasectomy done without any kids before and/or being in your early 20s? Was listening into a 98fm podcast with Adrian Kennedy where he had people call in who had a vasectomy. Every one of them had a kid. I'd be looking for one to preferably avoid any children.

Also have you heard anyone getting a woman pregnant despite getting the snip? I've heard it happens but I've read that those men most likely didn't wait six weeks and get their semen tested to see if there are no swimmers. They recommend no sex until the first test.

Also, you're supposed to get it tested at least twice a year after to ensure they haven't reconnected.

What? They absolutely do not recommend no sex for 6 weeks ya lunatic!

Ya have to clear the pipes don't ya know

harr · 04-10-2020 9:44am

No unprotected sex till your test results return , fire away with a condom till then .
No you don’t have to get tested twice a year or even once a year for that matter.
Me personally I got tested 6 months after procedure just to give myself peace of mind and again at two years.
No swimmers detected so I haven’t bothered since ...

Esel · 04-10-2020 9:51am

It won't stop your beard growing, Mr F.

scrap_man · 17-10-2020 8:05pm

Hi guys,
Doo got the snip done yesterday morning, went with the no Needle no scalpel no stitches method with Dr Osman.
So far so good, small but of brusing above the little incision/opening, no swelling, everything looks normal other than that small bit of bruising. Feels a bit tender, took neurophen twice yesterday, could probably have done without them but took them as a precaution but no need for any today.
Slept fine last night and done a bit of house work today without issue.
I was planning on going back to work on Monday and taking it easy, I have an outdoor job that requires a lot of moving around. I was wondering how long people in manual jobs took off before returning to work?
Also Ive head of people developing pain and swelling etc a few days or weeks after, would this be common?

DavyD_83 · 21-12-2020 11:02am

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

Yep it's 3 months. Due to send mine in next week

Here's a random question. Is it regular stamp postage? Not sure I want to go into the post office and tell them what is in the envelope

Did you figure out correct postage? It's prob a situation where I'll end up over paying just to be on safe side. But would prefer to just pay correctly.

3 months in here, no negative effects that I'm aware of and hopefully will get the all clear once I get this submitted.
I went with Dr McCormick, partly due to the reassurances in this thread, and would have been a lot more nervous without the info I've been reading through here for quite a while before taking the plunge.
There was a small fluid lump (there was a medical term, and was told is common enough) in left that took him a while to maneuver around and resulted in sensitivity for a few weeks which totally made sense, but nothing long term.
Thanks for the support Gentlemen of Boards

Jacovs · 21-12-2020 11:05am

Just put the cup and form in a padded envelope, address on the front and the staff in post office will do the rest and charge you accordingly.

Dr.Winston O'Boogie · 05-01-2021 4:43pm

how do you claim the taxback for this? I had my procedure done in 2020 so my understanding is I can claim it now?

Iscreamkone · 05-01-2021 5:13pm

Dr.Winston O'Boogie wrote: »

how do you claim the taxback for this? I had my procedure done in 2020 so my understanding is I can claim it now?

Med 1 form I assume. Same as any other medical receipts you may have.

Dr.Winston O'Boogie · 08-01-2021 12:21am

Iscreamkone wrote: »

Med 1 form I assume. Same as any other medical receipts you may have.

Seems the med1 is gone, you claim it through my revenue it seems. I put in for it anyway.

Sonics2k · 18-01-2021 4:26pm

I have my consultation via Zoom next week with Vasectomycork.ie. Wait list of about 6 weeks then for the OP.

tallaghtfornia · 18-01-2021 4:28pm

Sonics2k wrote: »

I have my consultation via Zoom next week with Vasectomycork.ie. Wait list of about 6 weeks then for the OP.

Sonics try not to worry about it you will be a new man once its all over!
Was in the same boat as you where with the wait!

Sonics2k · 18-01-2021 4:31pm

tallaghtfornia wrote: »

Sonics try not to worry about it you will be a new man once its all over!
Was in the same boat as you where with the wait!

Cheers! I've been looking into it for years now and decided to go ahead with it at last. Already have two kids and came to the conclusion a long time ago I don't want any more.

Dubdude · 19-01-2021 9:40am

Finally booked in with Dr. John McCormick, he seems to get a lot of recommendations in here.

_Kaiser_ · 20-01-2021 3:31pm

Jimmy Twotimes wrote: »

Seeing as the western birthrate has collapsed, it seems insane that men are willingly doing this (unless you already have children then fair enough).

Post above is a few months old but howandever

That's all very well, but kids aren't cheap and neither is just keeping a roof over your head these days what with both partners often having to work full time just to make ends meet.

Add to that the costs of childcare, or the issues of father's rights (or lack thereof) in the event the relationshop breaks down, increased numbers of sexual partners tht most people have generally, and so on and actually it's quite a responsible decison by anyone who is sure they don't want (more) kids.

Despite that, I do agree with you on the demographics/birth rate point to an extent - but modern society and western consumerism doesn't really align with the large families, single earner with primary caregiver model of the past I'm afraid.

Snotty · 20-01-2021 3:38pm

Looks like most of the recommendations are down the country, any for Sligo Donegal Derry Tyrone? thanks

AndrewJRenko · 30-01-2021 11:55am

Jimmy Twotimes wrote: »

Seeing as the western birthrate has collapsed, it seems insane that men are willingly doing this (unless you already have children then fair enough).

You do know the planet is fairly well overpopulated now?

dorothylives · 01-02-2021 3:36pm

Had mine last Thursday afternoon at the Gentle Procedures clinic in Limerick. It's a no scalpel, no needle procedure. Took longer than expected and have a nice purple bruise on the left hand side which is also very tender. In fact, most of the time was taken on that side with the other side taking far less time so I'm not surprised at the bruising to be honest. The actual little incision/hole is healing nicely though.

It said on the website the actual procedure takes only 15-20 minutes, but it took a good 40 minutes in total for me with most of that time taken on that one left hand side for some reason. Seems to have gone well enough though. Think it might take a little longer to get back to normal though. Still quite achy and tender.

tallaghtfornia · 02-02-2021 10:58am

dorothylives wrote: »

Had mine last Thursday afternoon at the Gentle Procedures clinic in Limerick. It's a no scalpel, no needle procedure. Took longer than expected and have a nice purple bruise on the left hand side which is also very tender. In fact, most of the time was taken on that side with the other side taking far less time so I'm not surprised at the bruising to be honest. The actual little incision/hole is healing nicely though.

It said on the website the actual procedure takes only 15-20 minutes, but it took a good 40 minutes in total for me with most of that time taken on that one left hand side for some reason. Seems to have gone well enough though. Think it might take a little longer to get back to normal though. Still quite achy and tender.

Great decision you wont regret it

Sonics2k · 04-02-2021 12:15pm

Booked in for the 18th of February in Cork so I booked a few days off work afterwards.

Ironically of course I will have my kids down the weekend after I get it done.

James__10 · 10-03-2021 12:03pm

From lurking through this thread Dr John McCormick seems to be the best choice.

Is it just a case of ringing and booking an appointment?

Do I pay beforehand or on the day?

Also is there a need for counselling before hand?

My mind is firmly made up. 2 kids is enough!!

Lujan · 10-03-2021 12:08pm

James__10 wrote: »

From lurking through this thread Dr John McCormick seems to be the best choice.

Is it just a case of ringing and booking an appointment?

Do I pay beforehand or on the day?

Also is there a need for counselling before hand?

My mind is firmly made up. 2 kids is enough!!

I went with him last August.
Rang one morning to make an enquiry, he called me back later that day and I was booked in for the following week.

No counselling required, he just asks a few questions.
I paid once he finished the procedure.
I think it took about 15 or 20mins.

No complications at all. No tenderness afterwards either.

tallaghtfornia · 10-03-2021 12:10pm

James__10 wrote: »

From lurking through this thread Dr John McCormick seems to be the best choice.

Is it just a case of ringing and booking an appointment? Yes you will need to book in advance.

Do I pay beforehand or on the day? You pay on the day I payed by Debit Card.

Also is there a need for counselling before hand? That's up to you: Before the procedure the person performing the procedure will ask you a lot of questions that might not sound nice and they will get you to sign a wavier form about reversal etc.

My mind is firmly made up. 2 kids is enough!!

Hi James
See above from my experience
Any more questions you can drop me a PM I have been though it all !

tmabr · 12-03-2021 6:10pm

tallaghtfornia wrote: »

Hi James
See above from my experience
Any more questions you can drop me a PM I have been though it all !

Is he expensive? Ty

James__10 · 13-03-2021 2:33pm

Booked in for Dr John McCormick for mid April.

My partner will be driving me up but is unfamiliar with driving around City Centre so she will park at Whitehall church and bus it in.

Am I mad in the head? Will the anesthetic still be working or will it safe off by the time I reach Whitehall?

paul_booth_fan · 13-03-2021 3:20pm

James__10 wrote: »

Booked in for Dr John McCormick for mid April.

My partner will be driving me up but is unfamiliar with driving around City Centre so she will park at Whitehall church and bus it in.

Am I mad in the head? Will the anesthetic still be working or will it safe off by the time I reach Whitehall?

When the anesthetic wears off, you'll realistically only have a slight discomfort. You could bring 2 ibuprofen with you and take them after the procedure if you want some peace of mind, especially considering you'll be on a sitting...gingerly...on a bus for a little bit. Odds are you won't need them but the pain killers won't have any detrimental effect so there's no harm.
When I had mine done, the missus dropped me off at St Stephens Green and parked on Cumberland Street south. I was already outside the clinic waiting by the time she walked back up to meet me. I took an ibuprofen as a precaution simply because as I knew we were going to be walking around and shopping for a bit and honestly had nothing more than a very slight niggle.

seamus · 21-03-2021 5:07pm

James__10 wrote: »

Booked in for Dr John McCormick for mid April.

My partner will be driving me up but is unfamiliar with driving around City Centre so she will park at Whitehall church and bus it in.

Am I mad in the head? Will the anesthetic still be working or will it safe off by the time I reach Whitehall?

I parked in the Setanta car park. Afterwards he advised not to drive for about half an hour, so I went and got a coffee and sat in the car.
Didn't take any ibuprofen, just drove home.
It's grand.
The only way I can describe it is that I was very aware that my balls existed, but I didn't feel any particular soreness or discomfort driving. They were "tender", for want of a word.
Took ibuprofen when I got home.

spider_pig · 21-03-2021 7:54pm

James__10 wrote: »

Booked in for Dr John McCormick for mid April.

My partner will be driving me up but is unfamiliar with driving around City Centre so she will park at Whitehall church and bus it in.

Am I mad in the head? Will the anesthetic still be working or will it safe off by the time I reach Whitehall?

I parked on the street outside the clinic pay and display parking, then drove home after it not a bother to it.

paddyh117 · 26-03-2021 10:43am

James__10 wrote: »

From lurking through this thread Dr John McCormick seems to be the best choice.

Is it just a case of ringing and booking an appointment?

Do I pay beforehand or on the day?

Also is there a need for counselling before hand?

My mind is firmly made up. 2 kids is enough!!

I was a lurker on this thread for a long time - I went to him in December, and cannot recommend him highly enough - I've had much more uncomfortable routine dental appointments.

Having said that a friend of mine went to Dr Emmet Byrne in Bray recently and had an equally good experience, so I think there's plenty of good people out there doing it.

A2LUE42 · 26-03-2021 11:49am

spider_pig wrote: »

I parked on the street outside the clinic pay and display parking, then drove home after it not a bother to it.

I drove from Clare to Cork to have it done and parked on the grounds of the clinic. Got some over the counter painkillers in the pharmacy in the same building. Drove home myself. No issues.

Edgware · 28-03-2021 6:51pm

I got the operation done, slight discomfort. The man in the next bed told the nurse he had to have a vascectomy as for him it "was a life or death" issue.
"If I don't have it the wife will ****ing kill me"

deeks · 16-04-2021 3:00pm

Booked in with Dr. John for Cork clinic in mid June. Nervous but confident it will be worth it.

James__10 · 17-04-2021 11:07am

Got the procedure done yesterday with Dr John McCormick in Dublin. Have to say it was a breeze. He put me at ease straightaway. The procedure itself took around 15 mins. Slight discomfort when anaesthetic is put in but it’s nowhere near enough as sore as when getting one for a tooth filling. No pain or discomfort last night. Today I have a dull ache but overall it was a simple straightforward job.

Would highly recommend going to John.

Snotty · 18-04-2021 10:53am

Anyone having issue getting in contact with Dr John McCormick, rang the clinic last week and left details, they said the doctors will phone me and discuss details. A full week later I had no return call so phoned again, no record of me so they took my details again and said I would get a call back today (Friday), again no call.

deeks · 19-04-2021 8:51am

Snotty wrote: »

Anyone having issue getting in contact with Dr John McCormick, rang the clinic last week and left details, they said the doctors will phone me and discuss details. A full week later I had no return call so phoned again, no record of me so they took my details again and said I would get a call back today (Friday), again no call.

I put in an enquiry about a week ago on the enquiry form on the website. Got an e-mail from John the following day and have been back and forward a couple of times since with him.

randomname2005 · 19-04-2021 9:31am

deeks wrote: »

Booked in with Dr. John for Cork clinic in mid June. Nervous but confident it will be worth it.

Being nervous is understandable, but there is nothing to fear. For nearly all here, if not all, the procedure went swimmingly well at the time with the absence of swimmers a few months later.

Listen to what the doc says about resting for the few days after, and have patience up until the sample results have been sent back.

_Kaiser_ · 20-04-2021 8:59am

Bad Boyo wrote: »

Why are men willingly having themselves sterilised??

They don't want (more) kids? Don't want to have to worry about unplanned pregnancies? It's easier and safer for them than the far more invasive procedures their partners would have to take?

Supercell · 20-04-2021 3:41pm

Lads, whats it like when you have "that moment of joy" with your partner once its all healed up, is it the same, painful? Where does the stuff go if the pipes are closed? Wifey making noises here about getting it done as we have enough kids as it is.

Wabbit Ears · 20-04-2021 3:55pm

Ah lads, Had mine done last December and I was one of those ones that they warn you can happen!!

Details not really suitable for a public forum but suffice is to say its not all sunshine and rainbows.

No regrets mind you. just could have done without the few weeks of horror that will haunt me for years to come.

deeks · 20-04-2021 5:13pm

Wabbit Ears wrote: »

Ah lads, Had mine done last December and I was one of those ones that they warn you can happen!!

Details not really suitable for a public forum but suffice is to say its not all sunshine and rainbows.

No regrets mind you. just could have done without the few weeks of horror that will haunt me for years to come.

Do you mind me asking who you had it done by and what the weeks of horror were caused by? PM if you'd rather. I'm due to get it done in June and would rather go into it with my eyes open so to speak.

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