Open by appointment only. Please call 226-996-1996.
This procedure takes place in the hospital (Chatham-Kent Health Alliance-80 Grand Ave West). When you arrive at the hospital you must first register at the front rotating doors 90 minutes before your procedure and then you will be asked to change into a hospital gown
A vasectomy is a permanent form of birth control. This is minor surgery in which the vas deferens on each side of the scrotum (the “sac”) is divided and blocked. The vas is a long tube that runs from each testicle to the urethra (urinary passage). It conducts sperm at the time of ejaculation. When the vas is divided and blocked, the ejaculation fluid (semen) is free of sperm and the egg produced by the woman cannot be fertilized to start a pregnancy. The procedure is completed in the hospital and you may be awake for the procedure, this will be discussed during your consultation.
Length of Procedure = 10-15 min
Preparation
Your Urologist may discuss stopping your blood thinners and anti-inflammatory medications prior to the procedure
Please shave the area
You may require someone to drive you home after the procedure
Post Procedure
It is normal to experience soreness and mild bruising in the scrotal area for the next one to two weeks following the procedure and do not require any medical attention
To help to reduce scrotal pain
Ice the scrotum for 10-15 minutes 3-4 times per day for the first 24 hours
Wear supportive underwear
Avoid heavy exercise for 1 week after the procedure
You may take Tylenol for pain management, AVOID blood thinners and anti-inflammatories (Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen etc.) to decrease the risk of bleeding
Avoid sexual activity for 5 days after the procedure
Use alternate forms of contraception (condoms etc.) until a follow up with the Urologist at 3-4 months post procedure has confirmed the vasectomy was successful with a repeat semen sample
You will be required to submit TWO semen samples to the lab at least 1-2 weeks prior to your follow up visit so that the results are available in time.
If you notice signs of infection (fever, blood or pus oozing from the puncture site), excessive swelling or pain please seek medical attention
Post Vasectomy Semen Collection Information
A specimen container can be picked up at any Life Labs location.
Please read and follow the instructions carefully. Check www.lifelabs.com for locations.
Sperm are very time and temperature sensitive, so strict adherence to the instructions below is mandatory, or there is a risk of the sample being rejected.
Post Vasectomy: It is recommended that the first post vasectomy semen sample be collected after at least 12 ejaculations and 8-16 weeks post vasectomy.
Collection Instruction for Seminal Fluid
1. Do Not have sex or masturbate for 48 hours before collecting the sample.
2. Abstain from sex or masturbation for no more than seven (7) days.
3. Using only the container provided, produce specimen by masturbation, collecting the entire ejaculate directly into the container.
Note: Specimen containers, other than that which is provided, are unacceptable for collection and will be rejected.
Do not use a sheath/condom or lubricants for collection, as they are harmful to sperm.
Masturbation is the only acceptable method of collection.
If a portion of the specimen is lost, the sample should be discarded and collection attempted at a later date using a new kit.
4. Seal the container immediately after specimen collection; make sure that the lid is on properly and tightly.
5. Clearly label the container with your full name and date of birth or health card number.
6. The fertility testing specimen must be kept at body temperature by carrying it close to the body until dropped off at LifeLabs location.
The post vasectomy specimen can be kept at room temperature.