Completed your family? Thinking of having a vasectomy? Come and see Dr Than Tun at Chevron Advanced Medical - no referral needed. We are conveniently located in the heart of Gold Coast, with free 2P parking in front.
Dr Tun has been performing vasectomy on the Gold Coast for over a decade. He is a general practitioner with a Fellowship in Surgery (FRCS - Ireland, 2003) and General Practice (RACGP - Australia, 2006).
Dr Tun has been performing vasectomy on the Gold Coast for over a decade. He is a general practitioner with a Fellowship in Surgery (FRCS - Ireland, 2003) and General Practice (RACGP - Australia, 2006).
He performs no-scalpel vasectomy under local anaesthetic, so there is minimal down time. The vasectomy is performed as an outpatient procedure in the clinic's treatment room, so we are able to keep the fees down. You are in safe hands given Dr Tun's surgical skills and experience. Dr Tun also performs circumcisions on adult males.
Cost:
Vasectomy - $750. Your Medicare rebate is $215, resulting in a gap of $535.
If you've reached your Medicare safety net for the year, the gap will be around $100.
Cost:
Vasectomy - $750. Your Medicare rebate is $215, resulting in a gap of $535.
If you've reached your Medicare safety net for the year, the gap will be around $100.
If you don't have Medicare, the fee is $1500. You may be able to claim a portion of it back from your international health insurance.
Please contact us via email for any questions.
Four months after your vasectomy, you should do a semen analysis test to confirm that no sperm remains in the semen. Pathology providers charge around $100 for this test.
How to book your vasectomy:
You don't need a referral to get a vasectomy. If you have decided to proceed with your vasectomy:
- Call us on (07) 55388811 or book online.
- If you would like a consult with Dr Tun prior to your vasectomy, you can book in for a standard consultation.
Before your appointment, please make sure you have read our vasectomy FAQs below about what the procedure entails and how to prepare for it.
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| Dr Than Tun after attaining Fellowship with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 2003. |
Vasectomy is simple, safe and highly effective. It does not affect a man's sexual drive, ability to have an erection or to ejaculate. The ejaculate will no longer contain sperm, but there will still be semen. It is generally preferable over surgical options for the woman, depending on your circumstances. Vasectomy is less invasive than tubal ligation, with less down time, lower risks and a quicker recovery. Although there is a slight possibility that vasectomy can be reversed, please consider it as a permanent form of contraception. Discomfort following the procedure is often mild and easily relieved. Rest is advised for a few days and return to work is generally possible in a few days.
Before the procedure: preparing for your vasectomy
There are some simple things you can do to get ready before your appointment:
- Shave pubic hairs around the genital region, especially the area around the base of the penis.
- Shower thoroughly and bring comfortable, supportive underwear.
- Whilst this is not a necessity, it is probably best for your comfort and safety if you can arrange for someone to drive you home.
- If you are a new patient to the clinic, please arrive 5 minutes in advance to fill in a "new patient registration form" as well as a "consent form".
During the procedure
Dr Tun performs a no-scalpel vasectomy. The procedure can last up to 30 minutes. Here is what you can expect to happen during the procedure:
- Routine cleansing with antiseptic solution around the operation site.
- Administration of local anaesthetic to the scrotum and vas deferens.
- Sterile drapes will be placed over you to guard against infection.
- The vas deferens is lifted through a small opening.
- The vas is cut and a section of it is removed.
- This is repeated for the other vas deferens.
- The opening in the scrotum is so small that it heals by itself without the need for additional stitches.
Afterwards: care following the vasectomy
The local anaesthetic will wear off after a couple of hours, after which you will start to feel some discomfort and pain. Do not take Aspirin as it may worsen bleeding. Here are a few tips to facilitate recovery time:
- Go directly home and rest.
- Use pain killers. Paracetamol is advised every 4 to 6 hours.
- Keep your feet elevated.
- Plan to stay off your feet as much as possible for 2 days.
- Wear comfortable underwear/briefs that supports the scrotum (not boxers).
- There is no need to apply ice to the area, unless the procedure was difficult.
- If you have any concerns, book an appointment to see Dr Tun.
- Your semen will be collected and sent for semen analysis 4 months following the vasectomy to ensure that no sperm remain. Until then, you will need to use some form of contraception to prevent pregnancy.
