A vasectomy is permanent birth control for men. Our urologists perform it at our Lawrenceville Clinic & Surgery Center, and we are glad to answer your questions first.
How does a no-scalpel vasectomy work?
The vas deferens are the two tubes that carry sperm. During a vasectomy, the urologist reaches them through a tiny opening in the scrotal skin, then cuts and seals each tube.
With the no-scalpel approach there is no incision to stitch. You remain awake under local numbing, and the hands-on portion is frequently finished within ten minutes.
What should you weigh before deciding?
Choose it as a permanent step: a later reversal is a larger operation, and success is not assured.
Our urologists remind patients it offers zero STI protection.
Sex drive, erections and climax feel as they did; the semen just stops carrying sperm.
What do recovery and follow-up look like?
Plan on a quiet day or two afterward with ice packs and snug briefs; hold off on strenuous exercise and lifting for roughly a week.
Leftover sperm can stick around for about three months (around 15 to 20 ejaculations), so stay on backup birth control until a Lawrenceville semen check reads zero.
How do insurance and payment work?
Commercial coverage for vasectomy is common in Gwinnett, whereas Medicare and Medicaid frequently exclude it. Planning to cover a Crown Pointe Way vasectomy yourself? Dial 678-344-8900 and we will explain what to expect.
Where will you be seen?
Advanced Urology Lawrenceville Clinic & Surgery Center
Most men start with a short consultation in Lawrenceville before the procedure day. Our urologists explain each step, check the scrotum to make sure the tubes can be reached easily, and answer every question you bring. Bring your partner if that helps.
Once you say yes, our scheduler picks a procedure date and hands you a short prep sheet about trimming and snug briefs.
What happens on procedure day?
Plan to have someone drive you home if you feel uneasy, even though most men feel fine
Wear comfortable, loose clothing and bring supportive underwear
Expect to be awake and talking with the team throughout
Leave with written aftercare steps and a plan for your semen check
What else do Lawrenceville men ask about vasectomy?
Does it hurt?
You feel the numbing medicine go in, then pressure or tugging. Mild soreness for a few days is common and usually eases with ice and rest.
When can I go back to work?
Desk work is often fine after a day or two. If your job is physical, plan on about a week before heavy lifting.
Can a vasectomy be undone?
A vasectomy reversal is a separate, larger surgery, and it may not restore fertility. That is why we ask you to be sure before your procedure.
How do you book a vasectomy consultation?
Phone 678-344-8900, or tap Book online, and mention a vasectomy talk on Crown Pointe Way.
What else do patients ask about this?
Will it change my hormones?
No. Testosterone still comes from the testicles and reaches the blood as before.
How do I know it worked?
You drop off a semen sample after about three months, and our lab checks it. Continue contraception until a semen test shows no sperm.
Will sex feel different?
No. Braselton men tell us afterward that sex feels just like before.
How long until I can stop other birth control?
Keep using it until a follow-up sample comes back with no sperm, usually around three months later.
