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VASECTOMY
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Nottinghamshire Community VasectomyServiceIs a service provided for patientsFREE NHSregistered with an general Practice NHSwithin the Nottinghamshire area.
How do I get referred?Men who wish to have a vasectomy can bereferred by their Family Doctor or if they wishmay directly to theREFER THEMSELVES
Nottinghamshire Community VasectomyService using the contact details on the frontof this leaflet.
Who performs the operation?The Vasectomy Service is provided by 6local medical practitioners working withinyour community who are specially trained,accredited and experienced to provide theoperation close to the patients’ own homewithout having to go to hospital.The 6 Vasectomy surgeons have performedseveral thousand vasectomies over the last12 years for the community.
How soon can I expect an appointment?Appointments are generally within two weeks.
What is a vasectomy?
This is the male form of sterilisation
local anaesthetic.
What does the operation involve?
The skin and tubes are numbed with local
Mr M. Ashraf
Nottingham Road Clinic Mansfield
Mr M. Ashraf
Balderton/Newark
Dr M. Atkinson
Carlton –
Park House
Dr M. Atkinson
Balderton/Newark
Dr A. Hopwood
Bramcote
Dr H. Pabla Bullwell
Please let us know which surgeon youwould like to see:
performed as a minor operation under
anaesthetic.The operation uses a No Scalpel ‘nick’ in the skin of the scrotum to
retrieve the two vas tubes which carry the sperm to the testicles. The tubes are‘snipped’ and sealed before returning theminside the scrotum.
Dr R. Martin Sneinton
TBA
Is it painful?
Your sex drive and erections are unaffected
Are there any possible complications? . mild pain for a few days
. bruising of the skin
. mild infection
. sperm granule (tube swelling due to
. blood clot in the scrotum rarely
Your questions answered:
The techniques employed ensure that thediscomfort felt is minimised. You will feelsome tugging but generally speaking no painduring the procedure.
How long is the operation?Approximately 20-30 minutes. We provide youwith Tea and Biscuits before you leave thesurgery.
Will I feel different after the operation?
by the operation and your ejaculate will appear the same but will not have any sperms in it.
a small leakage of sperms)
requires a second operation.
Treatment may require a referral to a
. Late failures. All forms of
Vasectomies fail rarely (1:2000) which
How will I be after the operation?
You should avoid heavy lifting and
operation. We mostly operate close to the
Aftercare?
Our service is confined to Nottinghamshire
. Operation does not work because one of the tubes rejoins (1 in 100).This
. Persistent pain syndrome is very rare and the mechanism is not understood.
urologist at the hospital.
contraception have a failure rate.
is still less than all other forms of contraception.
strenuous activity for a week after the
weekend and for men not involved in a heavy physical job most will able toreturn to work the following Monday.
where you mayso in the rare circumstance have a problem a doctor from our service
advice or care including nights is available for and weekends.
What should I consider before deciding to
. Is my family complete?
. Is my relationship stable? Might I wish
. What if one of my children should
. Am I making the decision for the right
Can a vasectomy be reversed? Yes, however, this is not available on the
successful reversal is not guaranteed.
Your opinion matters
We welcome feedback on our service, both
our service for you.
proceed?
more children in a new relationship?
tragically die?
reasons?
NHS. The operation is expensive and
I understand the operation is permanent
Yes. This is not available on the NHS. It is
privately. Please ask the surgeon for details.
but can I freeze sperms as a precaution?
available if you are prepared to pay
concerns and compliments to improve
