Vasectomy has a Pearl Index of 0.1 and therefore is the safest method of contraception for men. It is a surgical sterilisation for which both sperm ducts are cut, making it a permanent way to prevent unwanted pregnancies.
It is important to note that the procedure does not affect your hormonal balance in way. Thus, your potency, sexual pleasure, as well as your ability to orgasm remain unchanged after vasectomy. Moreover, after a sterilisation you will still be able to ejaculate just as you did before. The only difference will be that the ejaculate will consist only of seminal fluid, without sperm cells. It will however look completely the same to the naked eye and will visually be indistinguishable from its original state.
You can easily make an appointment at VenusMed in Vienna. Either by phone on +43 1 890 80 70, via email at info@venusmed.at or by using our contact form below. We also give appointments at short notice!
This method of contraception is suitable for men who have already completed their family planning. In Austria it can be done from the age of 25. We recommend you come to your consultation appointment together with your life partner if you have one, in order to prevent any conflicts in the future.
If you are interested in a vasectomy, VenusMed is the right place for you. Our experienced urologists vouch for experience and perfection in the procedure. We are happy to advise you!
Process of a vasectomy
First you will have a consultation with a urologist, during which you will find out all information about the requirements, the medical process, and the associated risks. You can also decide for yourself whether you prefer a general or local anesthetic for the procedure.
The procedure itself will be carried out on an outpatient basis by a consultant urologist and takes about 20 minutes. During this routine operation, the sperm ducts will be cut, which prevents sperm cells from entering the sperm fluid, making fertilisation of the female egg impossible and thus preventing pregnancy.
The surgery will be followed by a short recovery time, which is about 15 minutes after local anesthesia and approximately 1 hour after general anesthesia. You can then leave the VenusMed center and continue your normal, daily activities.
However, you should avoid physical exertion and sports for the next two to three days.
Recovery time & check-up
The point of operation may feel a bit sensitive to touch after the procedure. If this is the case, cooling it with ice can relieve the pain, which usually only last for 2-3 days. However, it is also possible that you will be completely symptom-free after the procedure. In addition, it is not a problem to resume your normal everyday life immediately after the procedure. However, you should allow yourself about a week of rest before you start doing exercise and having sex again.
It is important for you to consider that after a successful procedure, some sperm may stay in your semen for a few months. This is perfectly normal as it got there before the sterilisation. To check the long-term success of the procedure, a follow-up examination is carried out at the VenusMed center, once approximately after 12 and once after 16 weeks.
You can easily make an appointment at VenusMed in Vienna. Either by phone on +43 1 890 80 70, via email at info@venusmed.at or by using our contact form below. We also give appointments at short notice!
Each of these examinations include the analysis of a semen sample. If no sperm can be detected in the ejaculate of both samples, you can stop using additional contraception.
Another check is recommended after about a year.
Costs of a vasectomy
| Service | Price* |
|---|---|
| Vasectomy under local anesthesia | 670 € |
| Vasectomy under general anesthesia | 870 € |
Of course, we accept payment in cash and by debit- (Maestro) or credit card.
*The price includes a medical consultation and spermiograms to check sterility.
Of course, we accept payment in cash and by debit- (Maestro) or credit card.
*The price includes a medical consultation and spermiograms to check sterility.
FAQs about vasectomy
At VenusMed the procedure costs 670 € with local anesthesia and 870 € with general anesthesia. These prices include a medical consultation that takes place before the surgery as well as subsequent spermiograms to check your sterility (after 12 and 16 weeks).
Austrian health insurance does not cover any costs for the procedure. Therefore, neither the surgery nor any sick leave pay is paid, as it is a voluntary procedure.
The procedure itself takes about 20 minutes. It is followed by a recovery time of 15 minutes (after local anesthesia) or 1 hour (after general anesthesia).
Vasectomy is proven to be the safest permanent method of contraception for men.
The Pearl Index is 0.1 – thus, one in 1000 women will fall pregnant on average within one year.
A vasectomy is the safest method of contraception for men. The Pearl Index is 0.1 – so one in 1000 women will fall pregnant on average within one year.
In principle, there is a realistic possibility of restoring fertility in men who have undergone the procedure. To do this, both sperm ducts are sewn together again in a surgery (vaso-vasostomy), whereby the sperm ducts can be opened again in 80-90% of cases.
Yes, because the sterilisation does not affect your hormonal balance in any way. Your potency, your ability to get an erection, as well as your libido and ejaculation therefore remain the same. Thus, men can still ejaculate after the procedure just as they did before. The seminal fluid of men with a vasectomy cannot be distinguished from its original state with the naked eye.
Terminology
For doctors, medical terms are important and a matter of course. However, the terminology can often puzzle patients. In our glossary we explain the medical terms which are often used in our clinic environment.
Contact
You can simply contact us by phone on +43 1 890 80 70, or via email at info@venusmed.at. From Mo-Fr between 11 am and 5 pm you can also directly come by VenusMed in the medical centre Schwedenplatz, Laurenzerberg 2, 1010 Vienna.