Hospital GroupJohannesburg, South Africa
Price on request
Netcare Group provides innovative, quality healthcare in South Africa and the United Kingdom.
PricesVasectomy upon request
Price
Contact for quote
At a glance
Key planning information for vasectomy in South Africa.
20–30 minsProcedure time
4 hospitalsList vasectomy
Vasectomy in South Africa is priced per case at 4 hospitals. The operation takes 20 to 30 minutes. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Hospitals and clinics offering Vasectomy in South Africa
Vasectomy is listed by 4 hospitals in South Africa. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
Hospital Group
Hospital GroupJohannesburg, South Africa
Price on request
Life Healthcare is a leading private hospital operator in South Africa and primarily serves the market for privately insured individuals, representing approximately eight million people. The group provides mainly acute care, high technology private hospital services.
PricesVasectomy upon request
Price
Contact for quote
Private HospitalMthatha, South Africa
Price on request
Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital is a large Provincial government funded hospital situated in central Mthatha in South Africa. It is a tertiary teaching hospital and forms part of the Mthatha Hospital Complex.
PricesVasectomy upon request
Price
Contact for quote
Private HospitalCape Town, South Africa
Price on request
The extensive hospital network includes 64 hospitals (of which 57 are majority owned by Life Healthcare and another seven in which the group holds substantial minority ownership), providing a range of healthcare services throughout South Africa.
PricesVasectomy upon request
Price
Contact for quote
Description of Vasectomy:
What is Vasectomy?
Vasectomy is a surgical procedure to cut, clamp or seal the vas deferens. The vas deferens is the tube through which sperm passes from the scrotum to the urethra. The urethra is the tube through which sperm and urine pass out of the penis.
Vasectomy causes sperm to be blocked inside the testes, and therefore sperm is not released during ejaculation. It is a permanent birth control method.
However, sperm decrease may be gradual after a vasectomy. Couples may be required to continue using birth control measures to avoid pregnancy until the semen sample detects no sperms.
Vasectomy is a surgical procedure to cut, clamp or seal the vas deferens. The vas deferens is the tube through which sperm passes from the scrotum to the urethra. The urethra is the tube through which sperm and urine pass out of the penis.
Vasectomy causes sperm to be blocked inside the testes, and therefore sperm is not released during ejaculation. It is a permanent birth control method.
However, sperm decrease may be gradual after a vasectomy. Couples may be required to continue using birth control measures to avoid pregnancy until the semen sample detects no sperms.
How is Vasectomy Performed?
Vasectomy may be performed in three ways:
How to Prepare for Vasectomy?
Vasectomy may be performed in three ways:
- No-Scalpel Vasectomy, also called Key-Hole Vasectomy
- The surgeon locates the vas deferens by sensing the scrotum.
- A numbing medication is given to the patient.
- The surgeon makes a tiny hole in the scrotum using a sharp hemostat instead of a scalpel.
- The surgeon may pull the vas deferens through the small hole to tie it or cut it.
- Stitches are not required, and the incision heals quickly.
- Open-Ended Vasectomy
- The patient’s scrotum is shaved and cleaned.
- A numbing medication is given into the area.
- A small surgical cut is made in the upper part of the scrotum.
- The vas deferens is tied and cut.
- The testicular end of the vas deferens is not sealed. This allows sperm to stream continuously into the scrotum.
- The incision is closed using stitches or skin glue.
- Open-ended vasectomy may prevent pressure in the epididymis and testicular pain caused by back pressure.
- Vas-Clip Vasectomy
- The patient’s scrotum is shaved and cleaned.
- A numbing medication is given into the area.
- A small surgical cut is made in the upper part of the scrotum.
- The vas deferens is squeezed shut with a clip to stop the flow of sperm.
- The incision is closed using stitches or skin glue.
How to Prepare for Vasectomy?
- Certain medication that the patient is taking may be stopped two weeks before the surgery.
- The doctor should be informed about any medication that the patient is taking with or without a prescription. These may include supplements or herbs or drugs.
- The doctor should be informed if the patient has any ailments or medical conditions.
- On the day of the surgery, the patient should wear loose and comfortable clothing.
- A scrotal support may be required after the surgery.
About Vasectomy
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
20 to 30 minutes
Days admitted
Vasectomy is usually done as an outpatient procedure.
Anesthesia
Local anesthesia
Recovery
- Patients can go home on the same day after the procedure.
- Patients can resume work in two to three days.
- Patients can resume normal physical activities in three to seven days.
- Scrotum swelling and bruising remains for about two weeks
- Patients need to wear scrotal support for three to four days
Risks
- Swelling
- Infection
- Prolonged pain
- Bleeding
- Sperm granuloma, which is a lump caused by sperm leakage into the surrounding tissue
- Congestive epididymitis, which is inflammation of the vas deferens
- Recanalization, which is a condition in which the vas deferens may grow back (rare)
After care
- Patients can use an ice pack to reduce swelling.
- Pain medication may be used to ease the pain.
- Patients should wear comfortable underwear after vasectomy.
- Patients should avoid lifting heavy objects for a week after vasectomy.
- Patients may experience mild aching during sexual arousal for a few months after vasectomy.
- Sexual intercourse should be avoided for a week after vasectomy.
Patient reviews
Reviews coming soon.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Have a question? Get a free consultation.
Ready to compare vasectomy hospitals in South Africa?
Choose a hospital and send your enquiry to its international patient team. Each replies with its own price and plan.
Free consultation • No obligation