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Get the Facts About Vasectomy

What You May Not Know about Vasectomy, but You Should 26 May

Vasectomies are a highly effective method of permanent birth control for men. It’s estimated that about 20% of Canadian men opt for vasectomy. Even so, there are a lot of myths and misunderstandings about the procedure. Let’s clear up some of the confusion by giving you the facts.

You May Still Need Birth Control Following the Vasectomy for a Short Time

A vasectomy is the most effective method of birth control after abstinence, but directly following the vasectomy, you can still impregnate a woman. There may be sperm in the stream above the snip, which can enter the ejaculate. About three months after the procedure, we can test the ejaculate for sperm to give you peace of mind.

Recovery is Easy

A vasectomy doesn’t take much time in the clinic, about 10 to 15 minutes and you’ll be going home. Plan to sit on a couch with an ice bag. Enjoy some TV time. You may feel some discomfort, but it will be minimal. You should try to give yourself at least two to three days to rest and take it easy after your vasectomy. Most men can resume physical activity in a week.

Your Vasectomy Doesn’t Affect Your Sex Life

Vasectomies do not affect your hormone levels. You still produce testosterone and sperm. You can have sex and ejaculate. It feels the same as before. Vasectomy doesn’t lead to erectile dysfunction (ED), either. A vasectomy only affects the way the sperm travels. You shouldn’t notice any difference in your ejaculate. Sperm only makes up about 2 to 5% of the total volume. Once you are given the all-clear from our clinic, you can enjoy intimacy without worrying about getting a woman pregnant.

Get Your Questions About Vasectomy Answered

It can be difficult to talk about a vasectomy, but if you’re considering it, know that you’re not alone. Many men who have had a vasectomy will talk about it. The important first step is to make an appointment with a doctor to discuss your concerns and questions. Book an appointment with Dr. Jean-Philippe Bercier to learn more.



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Rob CarterRob Carter
21:19 02 Aug 23
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.
Gaignun KukaiGaignun Kukai
03:43 18 Jul 23
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
Garlic Jr.Garlic Jr.
18:19 06 Jul 23
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!
BongoBongo
19:58 19 Jun 23
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.
Louis KearnsLouis Kearns
16:14 28 Apr 23
Marc BourgonMarc Bourgon
17:45 11 May 22
The process of getting my vasectomy was quite efficient. From walking in the office door to sitting down in my car again was only 20 minutes. The staff was very friendly in greeting you and providing instructions and Dr. Bercier was pleasant to deal with, friendly and gentle. Dare I say the experience was enjoyable! Any trepidation one has about the procedure, don’t worry! Thanks to all.
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