Docteur Jean-Philippe Bercier BSc, MD, CCFP
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Introduction
Preparing
Operation
Recovery
4 – Recovery
The recovery period for vasectomies is short. Things progressively get back to normal in 7 days. The procedure has no effect on sex drive, orgasms, erections, testicles and the scrotum.
We ask patients to keep activities to a minimum over the first 7 days. Patients can go back to work (if they have a sedentary job) one days after the procedure.
A vasectomy will not affect a man’s virility, since it has nothing to do with the male hormones produced by the testicles.
Sexual desire, the ability to achieve and maintain an erection and the feeling of orgasm are not changed by a vasectomy.
Since spermatozoa are but 2 to 5% of the volume of semen, most men will notice no difference in the male reproductive fluids.
Post-vasectomy Instructions
- After the procedure, spend a quiet evening at home. Lie down on the bed or sofa. Keep your activities to a minimum.
- You can ice the area a few minutes after the vasectomy. You can apply an ice pack to your underwear or scrotal support for 20 to 30 minutes at a time every hour to 3 times a day for a few days.
- You can take acetaminophen (Tylenol or generic) if you feel uncomfortable. If this is not enough to give you relief, you can also take an anti-inflammatory drug such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil or generic) or Naproxen (Aleve or generic).
- No bathing or swimming (pool, lake, bath, etc.) for 7 days. You can clean your scrotum in the shower as soon as the wound is closed.
- You should wear the athletic support, during the day, for the first 7 days following the procedure.
- After 7 days, when you first get back to activities, only go half-strength: half the weight; half the reps; half the speed; half the distance; etc. If no pain returns, you can get back to your usual routine the next day.
- The American Urological Association recommends one (1) week before you can ejaculate, if there is no pain or sensitivity. Blood in the semen for the first few ejaculations, or even one (1) month after the procedure, is uncommon, but not worrisome. Use other means of contraception until we confirm that your sperm contains no live spermatozoa.
- Since no suture is used to close up the small opening in the skin, no follow-up visit is required. However, if you feel very uncomfortable or if you have any worries, please reach us via our clinic’s Portal. About 10% of men will feel some discomfort up to two (2) weeks after the procedure and 1-5% up to three (3) month following the vasectomy.
- It is normal to see some discolouration in the skin at the injection site. Some men will see considerable discolouration in their scrotum after the procedure. Blood from the vasectomy site will rise to the surface as a purplish blue bruise that will darken and spread before disappearing with time.
- Sperm granuloma is an expected outcome of vasectomy surgery. A tiny almond- sized lump forms at the cut end of the vas deferens (the tube carrying sperm from the testicle) naturally sealing the canal. This little lump shrinks over time and can be undetectable by one year after your surgery. Do not touch or examine this as it will cause complications.
- At least 12 weeks and 20 ejaculations after your vasectomy, bring or send a sample of sperm to the lab. It is strongly recommended to use another method of contraception until Dr. Bercier’s office lets you know the results of the analysis. If no spermatozoa are present, an alternative means of contraception will no longer be necessary. However, in about 5-10% of cases, the analysis will not be conclusive. If that is the case, we will ask for another sample 4 to 6 weeks after the first one. This sample will need to be analysed within two hours, and will have to be produced at the lab itself.
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Great experience, on time, ready, clear and the receptionist was outstanding. The "blue balls" upon exit was a great touch to add an element of fun to the experience. Highly recommend Dr. Bercier and team!
I would highly recommend Dr Bercier. They are very well organized there and I was in and out in 15 to 20 mins.
Great service, quick turnaround and excellent communication. I recommend this clinic to everyone I know. Truly a cut above the rest!
Fast, efficient, business friendly, professional, and painless. Great work. Just follow their instructions regarding before and after procedure and all will be fine. That's how I see it.
I was very hesitant to book and honestly a little frightened. Upon showing up it was very thorough , very fast and felt absolutely nothing . Leave your pride at the door , and get it on the way out . I had over thought the process , and it was really done before I knew it .I did feel the after care amount of 170$ was quite steep as I feel most of which should be covered under ohip , 50$ for the glue he used? , 12$ for 2 condoms ? Was made mandatory to pay before but on the after care sheet was stated as an option .all in all , I am happy it’s done . And anyone looking to book , know it was a real easy , painless procedure .
My appointment was at 10:20, I got there a 10 and at 10:22 I was in my car riding back home. Professional, quick and effective procedure. Did not feel a thing while the doc was performing the vasectomy. 100% recommend this place.
Create , incredible... Make easy service ! The Doctor was relax and very professional! The attitude and the overall atmosphere was very noice and casual
This clinic is great. They've really perfected the craft. In and out, takes longer to sign in than it does to get the procedure done. Procedure was painless. And I left with no risidual pain either. A big thank you to Dr. Bercier and his team.Note - As part of your mental prep for this procedure, make sure you know what music you want to have playing while it happens. Or else you may end up hearing The Dixie Chicks when you really don't want to hear them.
The best!!!! If I could do the operation again, I would do it again without hesitation! Dr Bercier is the doctor of the situation, my Doctor, our Doctor quite simply! In addition, its painless technique is positioned from afar, in the allegorical floats, in front of the parade, whatever. 🙌🙌🙌🙌Dr Bercier, THANK YOU
My vasectomy with Dr. Dumais went very well. I was worried, but she told me to settle down and not to worry. Well, without other options, I settle into my greatest vulnerability. No discomfort or pain felt. According to some reviews, the post-op kit contains unnecessary items. This is not the case. I try to add a photo of the work, but it doesn’t work :/ Thank you Dre Dumais
Vasovasostomy by Dr. Bercier. Efficient, professional and dedicated. Strongly recommended!
The staff and Dr Bercier have created a very calm experience. In and on within 15 mins and the actual procedure was seriously 2 mins. Best in the biz!
Amazing. In and out in 20 minutes. Healing is going very well. Hardly feel a thing. In all honesty it's pretty nice to get a few days just to relax. Keep it up!
Had my vasectomy performed by Dr Dumais, who has taken over for Dr Weiss who has since retired. She was absolutely excellent. Great bedside manner, clear explanations of what was happening and any potential discomfort that might be felt during each step. Entire procedure from freezing to finish took under 10 minutes.Before beginning Dr Bercier confirmed my age (31), that I had no children, and that I was 100% certain I never wanted to have any (and that my partner felt the same way). She reiterated that while surgical reversal is sometimes possible, the procedure should be considered permanent.Nurses/office staff were friendly and efficient. Got up from the table a bit too quick and ended up sitting down in the chair and fainting. They were right on top of things and immediately went into their usual routine for when those things happen. We had a little chuckle about it, and at no point did it feel weird or judgemental which I very much appreciated.A couple of other notes based on some things mentioned in a few other reviews here:- Total out of pocket fees are $170, consisting of a $20 deposit and $150 on the day of the procedure. Those costs are detailed in the attached photo of the “Pre and Post Vasectomy Kit”. As detailed on the page patients can choose to pay only for the specific items/services they want, and they also give you a week post-procedure to request a refund and pay only for the needed items. This information is not provided anywhere before going in, so most will just pay the $170 and be done with it. While some of these costs are certainly quite highly inflated, they do help make up for the fairly minimal compensation the clinic receives from OHIP for each procedure.- Website is a bit of a mess, although most of the important bits are easy to find (and all the most important info is attached to the emails you’ll get). Specifically one thing they have changed is that you do *not* need to travel to the office to pick up your vasectomy package before the procedure! You are given it after your appointment just before leaving.- To the few complaining about pain/discomfort lasting more than the first week and “not being made aware of the risks”… did you not bother to fully read through the documentation available both on the website as well as repeatedly sent to you in the emails? All of the risks and rates of various complications are explicitly laid out in advance. Every body is different, and there is a small chance of a variety of complications. Choosing to ignore the provided information and then complaining that you wouldn’t have gone through with it if you knew is just ridiculous.One last recommendation for the doctors here: I highly recommend investing the few thousand dollars towards having a professional web design company re-build you a new website from the ground up. The current site is a mess, particularly on modern phones, and this is something that will radically improve the patient experience.Edit 2023/10/24: Wow, the new website is looking great!
Dr. Valerie Dumois did my vasectomy, and she was really quite kind willing to answer questions. It was for the most part painless and the pain you feel is minimal. Reception was also pretty great they answered all my questions to male sire I heal properly. Was great meeting them all and doing it the modern way or a scalpel and needle is definitely in every males favour. Thank you so much for being such great people
Half an hour to my appointment they told me to wait outside(35 degrees celcius) until exactly my appointment. Dr. Bercier if you can call him a doctor had the most rude and disrespectful attitude I've had from a doctor. I asked him three questions to which he said he didn't care. During the procedure I simply asked how long does it take and he replied with "How long do you think it takes? Did you see me with the other patients?" I think his attitude was racially motivated because I'm not French. Don't come here! Go somewhere else!
Great clinic, 5 stars all around. Leading up to the appointment they provide you with fantastic information that explains everything in detail. Great communication, super organized, friendly and professional. Everyone from reception, to the nurse, to the doctor - all were pleasant, efficient, and professional. It was a huge piece of mind. The doctor played my choice of music during the procedure. It was practically painless, with only minor discomfort for a brief moment, and it was quick. I am now recovering comfortably with very detailed instructions about how to enhance my recovery. Thank you Dr. Weiss and Dr. Bercier! Highly recommend.
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