On the Coast – Families Issue 94 I June/July 2018 | Page 23

Have you finished your family?
The Corner Family Surgery
Have you
considered
a vasectomy?
25,000 men in Australia have a vasectomy each year
D
id you know that vasectomies are
incredibly effective and have a very low
failure rate? A vasectomy is more effective
than condoms or birth control pills.
No more wondering whether she took
her pill or if the condom broke. No more
late-night runs for pregnancy tests because
she feels a little off. This is the safest way to
put concerns about an “oops” baby to rest.
Dr Jeremy Bramston principal doctor of
The Corner Family Surgery has been
performing vasectomies on the coast for 17
years. At an initial pre-vasectomy
consultation the whole process is explained
and an examination is conducted.
Patients who have had a vasectomy
have reported that the whole process was
very easy. The procedure is performed
in the surgery under local anaesthetic
and the process takes approximately one
and a half hours. This allows time for
preparation, the procedure itself as well
as post-operative observations. The actual
operation takes about 30 minutes.
The procedure, is performed by cutting
the vas deferens, the tube that carries sperm
from the testicles to the penis. This prevents
the man’s sperm from mixing with seminal
fluid and exiting the penis during ejaculation.
After a vasectomy, sperm is still produced,
but it dies and is naturally re-absorbed by
the body. There is no change in hormones or
sexual functioning and the penis is not part
of the procedure.
It is recommended that the patient
relaxes for the rest of the day after the
procedure. It’s the ultimate excuse to sit,
do nothing on the lounge bingeing on
Netflix or the sports channels.
Recovery is fast. Patients who have a
“sit down” job typically return to work in
two days. More time off may be necessary
if you have a more “physical” job. A medical
certificate will be issued post-surgery.
Contact sports should be avoided for 4
weeks.
The risks are low. All surgeries carry risks,
but vasectomies are usually uncomplicated.
Being put under can be one of the most
dangerous parts of having surgery. This
procedure is performed with a local
anaesthetic. The needle will be felt initially
and then the rest will feel like an exam.
Until a sperm count post-vasectomy has
been completed to check that the surgery
worked, contraception must continue to be
used. Before the test, at least 36
ejaculations over a 3 month period, must be
completed. This is to clear any sperm left in
the tubes. Sometimes, it can take longer
and more ejaculations are required before
all the sperm is cleared from the system.
A vasectomy procedure costs $850.00
and Medicare rebates are available.
Men’s health is a specialty of the
surgery.
30 Renwick Street, Wyoming
Phone: [phone]
Vasectomies are a permanent and
very effective way to stop unwanted
pregnancies. They are performed
under local anaesthetic and have
a quick recovery time.
IS YOUR FAMILY COMPLETE?
Have you thought of your options?
Have you considered a vasectomy?
For more information regarding the
procedure, fees or any other issues
of concern please visit our website
or contact our friendly staff.
www.cornerfamilysurgery.com.au
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