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 2h 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. Sperm count is checked after 3 to 4 months. You are in safe hands given Dr Tun's surgical skills and experience. Dr Tun also performs circumcisions on adult males.
Cost:
The fee is $500 with Medicare.
If you don't have Medicare, the fee is $1500.
How to book your vasectomy:
You don't need a referral to get a vasectomy. If you have decided to proceed with your vasectomy:
Cost:
The fee is $500 with Medicare.
If you don't have Medicare, the fee is $1500.
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.
- If you would like a consult with Dr Tun prior to your vasectomy, you can book in for a standard consultation. Normal consult fees apply.
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. 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 from 30 minutes to an hour. Here is what you can expect to happen during the procedure:
- Routine cleansing with antiseptic solution around the operation site.
- Administration of local anaesthetic. This will sting as the anaesthetic penetrates the scrotal skin, which will then become numb quickly.
- Sterile drapes will be placed over you to guard against infection.
- A small puncture is made in the scrotum to create an opening.
- Either the right or left vas deferens is lifted through this opening. You may feel a tugging sensation during this process.
- The sheath around a section of the vas is removed.
- The vas is then cut and a section of it is removed.
- One end of the vas is tied shut outside the sheath. The other end of the vas is tied inside the sheath.
- The opposite vas deferens is then lifted through the scrotal opening and steps 5 to 8 are repeated.
- The puncture 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 and have a few beers.
- 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 (usually at home) and sent for semen analysis 3 to 4 months following the vasectomy to ensure that no sperm remain. Until then, you will need to use some form of contraception (or abstinence) to prevent pregnancy.
