Did you know that we offer vasectomy procedures?
A vasectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that divides the tube (vas), which carries sperm from the testicle. It is permanent, reliable, and a safe form of contraception While a vasectomy is a safe, effective, and reliable procedure, it is not right for everyone.
A vasectomy at our practice requires at least 3 visits.
The first is a 30-minute appointment which involves an in depth consultation taking your individual situation into account. A genital examination will be necessary to access whether local anesthetic is the right option for you. While most men can have a vasectomy with a local anaesthetic, some men would benefit from a general anaesthetic and your Doctor will advise you of this and make the appropriate referral as needed.
The second visit is for the procedure itself. This is a 60 minute procedure.
The third appointment is scheduled 2-3 weeks after the surgery,
At this time your Doctor or nurse will supply you with a kit and instructions for a semen analysis.
Sperm can remain active in the tubes for several months, and the success of the vasectomy cannot be confirmed until a semen analysis has been done 3-4 months later. You need to keep using another form of contraception until you have had a negative semen analysis.
Dr. Dora von Conrady
Dr Dora is a General Practitioner with a special interest in procedural work.
Having trained initially in surgery, she moved to train in the specialty of general practice in Tasmania in 2010. She first began providing vasectomies in Western Australia while working there as a surgical registrar and has been offering this service in Hobart since 2020. Her surgical experience has led her to focus on procedural work which includes the management of complex skin cancers, vasectomies and minor surgical procedures. Dr Dora is delighted to be able to provide these important services to her community and we welcome enquires.
Dr Dora is not available for GP appointments.
Please call reception on: (03) 6169 9539 to schedule a pre-assessment appointment or to discuss further.
