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Some men may be curious to know, does vasectomy affect libido?  A vasectomy (like any medical procedure) comes with some risks such as bleeding or infection, but a change in libido is not one of them. Vasectomy does not affect libido. Male libido is controlled primarily by the amount of testosterone men have and this…

A vasectomy is one of the most effective and permanent methods of male contraception. However, like any medical procedure, it comes with a recovery period and some temporary side effects. One of the most common questions asked is: “Do testicles swell after vasectomy?” The answer is yes, but it’s important to understand that this is…

Some men are surprised to learn that a vasectomy is covered by Medicare.  Medicare is a universal health care insurance scheme operated by the Australian federal government and funded through taxes including the medicare levy.  Medicare helps contribute to the total costs of most medical services in Australia including vasectomies. So yes!  Vasectomies are covered…

Vasectomy is a permanent form of birth control.  There are a number of tubes inside the scrotum that perform various functions including carrying blood to and from the testes. These structures also regulate temperature of the testes and slightly pull the testes up, or lower them depending on the situation.  There are also two tiny…

Legally, the age limit for a vasectomy in Australia is 18. However, whether a young man can or can’t get a vasectomy at 26 in practice depends on the vasectomy doctor and the patient’s individual circumstances. There are a number of clinics offering vasectomy in Brisbane and even more offering vasectomy in Queensland. They all…

In these times of rising prices, many people are asking how much a vasectomy costs in Queensland. A vasectomy has always been the most cost-effective form of family planning, and that hasn’t changed. In fact, the cost of vasectomy may have actually fallen depending on where you live in Queensland. This may surprise those researching…

Men often ask if I have a “busy time of the year” or a “vasectomy season”; some seem disappointed when I say I don’t. Most days at the clinic are predictable, with a steady stream of men arriving, getting the snip and driving home.  All up they are in the clinic for about an hour.…

Everything you need to know about recovering from a Vasectomy Vasectomy recovery pain concerns men that went through the procedure, and most of them ask me if no scalpel vasectomy is better. This new technique comes with fewer complications and men can generally expect to be back at work within two days. Most men take…