Vasectomy
The intention of a vasectomy is to make a man sterile and no longer capable of fathering further children. You should therefore not think about having a vasectomy unless you are absolutely sure that you will never want another child.
Before contacting us please read the patient information page and watch the video which details everything you need to know about the procedure.
We are experiencing a higher-than-expected demand to speak with someone in our vasectomy team. We are working to improve our response times and appreciate your patience. If you are enquiring about your wait time for an operation, please note there is an 18month wait time from point of referral.
If you wish to join the waitlist, please contact the following email address: ggc.sandyfordvasectomy@nhs.scot. All enquiries will be responded to within 10 working days.
Patient Information
Further information about how a vasectomy works, the pros and cons, recovery times and answers to common questions.
Further Information on Vasectomy
What do I do if I want to have a vasectomy?
You can make an appointment at Sandyford to discuss and assess your suitability for a vasectomy. You do not need to be referred by your GP. If you wish to proceed, an appointment should be made for an assessment.
Before the assessment appointment you should read the patient Information page and watch the video above which details everything you need to know – it is important you do this as it forms part of the informed consent process.
At the assessment appointment
Assessment clinics run weekly on Monday and Tuesday at Sandyford Central by appointment.
During the assessment a specialist nurse will confirm that you have understood all the information about all aspects of the procedure including the failure rate and known complications.
There will be an opportunity to discuss in confidence any questions or issues you may have regarding vasectomy. If you wish to proceed to a Vasectomy, you can then make the appointment for your Vasectomy procedure.
After the procedure
There will be some discomfort for the following 48 hours. Most men have some bruising and swelling. If you are employed we recommend you arrange to take the next day or two off work, and we recommend that you keep off your feet as much as possible. Wearing tight fitting underpants often helps to support the scrotum and applies pressure to any bleeding. The area can be bathed the following day. Adding salt to bath water can help healing. Any stitches should dissolve themselves.