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Vasectomy

Take Control of Your Future with a Safe & Simple Vasectomy

Denver Health physicians specialize in providing safe, reliable, and virtually painless vasectomy procedures. Whether you’re sure about your family planning decision or want to learn more about your options, we’re here to guide you through every step of the process.

Schedule a consultation today to get answers to your questions and find out if a vasectomy is right for your future family planning goals.

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Why Choose Denver Health?

  • Experienced Specialists – Our team of highly trained primary care physicians, surgeons, and urologists has years of experience performing vasectomy procedures.
  • No-Scalpel, Minimal Discomfort – We offer the latest in no-scalpel vasectomy techniques for quicker recovery and less discomfort.
  • Convenient Appointments – With flexible scheduling, we make it easy for you to find time for your procedure.
  • Affordable & Insurance-Friendly – We work with most major insurance plans.

What to Expect

  1. Consultation – Discuss your family planning goals and learn about the vasectomy procedure.
  2. The Procedure – Our no-scalpel vasectomy takes less than 60 minutes with minimal recovery time.
  3. Recovery – Most patients return to normal activities in just 2 days.
     

Vasectomy Frequently Asked Questions

What is a vasectomy? 

A vasectomy is a procedure cutting or removing a portion of the vas deferens (tubes that carry sperm) to permanently prevent pregnancy.  

Are vasectomies reversible?

Vasectomies are done as permanent procedures. Although reversals are possible, they are expensive, have higher risks than a vasectomy, and there is no guarantee the reversal will work. 

What is the recovery time after a vasectomy?

You should plan to stay home for two days to recover after a vasectomy. For one week following the vasectomy you should not lift over 15 lbs or do any hard exercise. 

What are vasectomy side effects?

The only side effect is sterility not being able to parent a child. The vasectomy will not change any of your sexual abilities. Your ability to have an erection, your ejaculation, and your sex drive will all remain the same. 

How effective is a vasectomy? 

Vasectomy is highly effective, but no contraception other than abstinence is 100% effective. Luckily, vasectomy is over 99% effective making it one of the most effective forms of contraception. 

When does the vasectomy start working?

It does not work right away. You will need to use another form of birth control until it is proven that the sperm are completely flushed out. You will turn in a “post-vasectomy semen analysis” after about 2 months to see if all the sperm have been flushed out. If there are still sperm in your sample, you will repeat the test monthly until there are no more sperm in the test. You cannot count on the vasectomy as birth control until you hear from your doctor that there are no more sperm in your sample.

How much does a vasectomy cost?

Your insurance might cover some or all of the cost of your vasectomy. If you do not have insurance you might qualify for a discount program.

Does insurance cover a vasectomy?

Medicaid and many private insurances cover vasectomy. Each insurance is different so it is important to contact your insurance company to find out what your coverage is.

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