Step by step
Your treatment journey
- 1Arrange an appointment
- 2Personal consultation
- 3Outpatient treatment
- 4Recovery and aftercare
- 5Follow-up examination
Consultation before the procedure
The decision about permanent contraception, unanswered questions, possible alternatives and your individual process are discussed in person. Which method may be considered is clarified personally by the doctor.
Preparation
Before the procedure, you will receive individual guidance on preparation and the treatment day. The practice will explain personally which instructions apply to you.
Personal guidance
The specific preparation guidance is explained individually.
Organisational planning
Questions about travelling to and from the practice can be clarified in advance.
Unanswered questions
Any uncertainties should be raised before the treatment day.
Methode 1
Conventional vasectomy
In a conventional vasectomy, surgical access is made through a small skin incision. The further process and individual suitability are explained during the personal consultation.
Medical recommendation required
Go to method comparisonMethode 2
No-scalpel vasectomy
With the no-scalpel method, access is prepared using instruments intended for this purpose. Which method is suitable for the individual situation is discussed with the doctor.
Medical recommendation required
Go to method comparisonNeutral overview
Methods compared
| Feature | Conventional vasectomy | No-scalpel vasectomy |
|---|---|---|
| Access | Small skin incision. | Access using instruments intended for this purpose. |
| Anaesthesia | The intended anaesthesia is explained during the personal consultation. | The intended anaesthesia is explained during the personal consultation. |
| Basic principle | Surgical interruption of the vas deferens. | Surgical interruption of the vas deferens. |
| Method selection | Individual medical recommendation after personal consultation. | Individual medical recommendation after personal consultation. |
| Aftercare | Individual guidance and medical follow-up examination. | Individual guidance and medical follow-up examination. |
Overview of the day
The treatment day
- 1
Arrival
Registration and organisational coordination at the practice.
- 2
Final questions
Unanswered questions can be raised again before treatment.
- 3
Preparation
Immediate preparation follows the individual medical instructions.
- 4
Outpatient treatment
The selected method is performed according to the medical plan.
- 5
Guidance for afterwards
You will receive personal guidance for the period after the procedure and for the follow-up examination.
After the procedure
After the procedure, you will receive individual guidance on recovery and aftercare. Activities that should temporarily be avoided and when medical advice is needed are explained personally.
Follow-up examination
The contraceptive effect is not confirmed immediately after the procedure. Another method of contraception must be used until the intended medical follow-up examination.
Consultation
Arrange a personal consultation
Which method is suitable and how your individual process will be organised can only be clarified during a medical consultation.