What is a vasectomy? 

A vasectomy is a surgical procedure to block sperm from getting into your semen when you ejaculate.

Why do you need a vasectomy?

For men who are very sure they do not want to father a child in the future, a vasectomy is a safe and effective birth control method.

What can you expect when undergoing a vasectomy?

During a Vasectomy

There are two types of vasectomies: 

  • Conventional Vasectomy: Your surgeon makes incisions in your scrotum to reach your vas deferens, which are two tubes that carry semen to your testicles. A small piece of each tube will be removed, leaving a gap between the two ends. Your surgeon may cauterize the ends and/or tie each end with dissolvable stitches.
  • No-Scalpel Vasectomy: Your surgeon makes a small puncture in your scrotum to reach your vas deferens, which are two tubes that carry semen to your testicles. A small piece of each tube will be removed, leaving a gap between the two ends. Your surgeon may cauterize the ends and/or tie each end with dissolvable stitches.

After a Vasectomy

It is normal to feel pain for a few days after your vasectomy and pain medications will be prescribed to manage and reduce your pain. Swelling can be expected as well and can be treated by placing an ice pack on the scrotum and wearing a jockstrap. 

Sex can be resumed within a week after the vasectomy but there could still be sperm in the ‘pipeline’ that might take time to clear – you should follow up with your surgeon to check for sperm in your ejaculate and run a semen analysis. In the meantime, you should use other forms of birth control.

Why choose Novena Surgery for a vasectomy?

Doctors who choose to perform a vasectomy at Novena Surgery will perform the procedure in one of four modular operating theaters with cable-less pendant systems, allowing doctors to operate free of stray wiring obstruction.

Post-procedure, patients can choose to recover in one of Novena Surgery’s comfortable private suites, or in our 12-bed recovery unit under the care of well-trained nursing staff.

Waiting times are also shortened as patients need only turn up half-an-hour before their surgery, and be checked into the ward within 10 minutes of arrival. 

Patients’ companions have the option of patronising Velocity, Square and Square 2 shopping malls that are seamlessly integrated with Novena Medical Centre, the building housing Novena Surgery.

I want to undergo a vasectomy in Novena Surgery but I do not have a specialist doctor in mind yet.

This list consists of specialists who commonly perform vasectomies at Novena Surgery – contact us at +65-6254 9331 or admin@novenasurgery.com.sg and we will help you book a consultation appointment with a specialist doctor from the list.

Name of Specialist ClinicName of Specialist DoctorSpecialist Clinic AddressSpecialist Clinic Opening Hours
BK Poh Urology CentreDr Poh Beow Kiong#07-18, Gleneagles Medical Centre, 6 Napier Rd, Singapore 258499Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
S H Ho Urology and Laparoscopy CentreDr Ho Siew Hong6 Napier Road, Suite 09-18
Gleneagles Medical Centre, Singapore 258499
Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
Advanced Urology AssociatesDr Gerald TanMt Elizabeth Medical Centre
3 Mt Elizabeth, Suite 17-14, Singapore 228510

Mt Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre
38 Irrawaddy Road, Suite 05-41, Singapore 329563
Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
UroHealth Medical ClinicDr Tan Yung KhanMt Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre
38 Irrawaddy Road, #05-26, Singapore 329563

Mt Elizabeth Medical Centre
3 Mount Elizabeth Road, #06-02, Singapore 228510

Mt Alvernia Medical Centre D
820 Thomson Road, #06-67, Singapore 574623
Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
Advanced Urology AssociatesDr Shirley BangMt Elizabeth Medical Centre
3 Mt Elizabeth, Suite 17-14, Singapore 228510

Mt Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre
38 Irrawaddy Road, Suite 05-41, Singapore 329563
Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays