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Vasectomy - Male Sterilization

Procedure Overview

This procedure involves cutting and blocking the tubes that carry sperm. This prevents sperm from leaving a man’s body and resulting in a pregnancy.

How Are These Numbers Calculated?

The cost information on this website is estimated and is based on roughly 67.6 million claims from a set of insurers and their reported negotiated rates with providers. These estimates are trended to and considered valid through July 1, 2019 based upon claims paid between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017.

Cost Overview

National Average

$ 805

Florida State Average

743

Our prices are estimates based on an average and may not be your actual costs. Your costs may be higher or lower for a number of reasons, including insurance deductibles, how sick you are, or other factors.

Cost Breakdowns

Our estimated cost information is not a guarantee of payment or benefits. Your actual costs may be higher or lower than the estimate.

Vasectomy - Male Sterilization

This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.

STEP 1
Office Visit with Specialist for Evaluation

A visit with a specialist for a detailed evaluation and treatment of your symptoms

NATIONAL

$ 158

State ()

NA

STEP 2
Vasectomy

The cutting of the tube in the scrotum that carries sperm to the urethra

NATIONAL

$ 570

State ()

NA

STEP 3
Follow-up Office Visit

A checkup, including sperm analysis, after your procedure

NATIONAL

$ 77

State ()

NA

TOTAL

NATIONAL

$ 805

State ()

What to Expect

Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.

About this Procedure

Vasectomy is most often done in the surgeon's office using local anesthesia. You will be awake but not feel any pain.

  • After your scrotum is shaved and cleaned, the surgeon will inject a shot of numbing medicine into the area.
  • The surgeon will make a small cut in the upper part of your scrotum. The vas deferens will then be tied off and cut apart.
  • The wound will be closed with stitches or surgical glue.
  • The surgeon will find the vas deferens by feeling your scrotum.
  • You will get numbing medicine.
  • The surgeon will then make a tiny hole in the skin of your scrotum and then tie off and cut apart the vas deferens.

You may have a vasectomy without a surgical cut. This is called a no-scalpel vasectomy (NSV). For this procedure: In a regular vasectomy, a small incision is made on each side of the scrotum. In a no-scalpel vasectomy, a sharp instrument is used to pierce the skin and make a single opening. A stitch or surgical glue is used to seal the openings in both forms of the procedure.

How to Prepare

Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.

On the Day of the Procedure

  • When can I return to work following the surgery? 
  • When can I return to normal physical activities? 
  • Is it normal to have some swelling and bruising of the scrotum after the procedure? If so, when can I expect that to go away? 
  • How soon after surgery can I have sexual intercourse? 
  • After surgery, is an alternate form of birth control necessary? If so, how long after surgery must this be used? 
  • What are the risks associated with this surgery?

What to Ask

To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.

Questions to Ask Your Provider

  • Two weeks before your vasectomy, tell your doctor or nurse about of the medicines you take, including those bought without a prescription and vitamins, supplements, and herbs.
  • You may need to limit or stop taking aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), and other medicines that affect blood clotting for 10 days before your surgery.
  • On the day of your surgery wear loose, comfortable clothes. Clean your scrotum area well. Take the medicines your doctor told you to take.
  • Bring a scrotal support with you to the surgery.

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