{"id":592,"date":"2026-03-19T07:49:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T07:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/uroloogiakeskus.ee\/vasektoomia\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T09:25:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T09:25:42","slug":"vasectomy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uroloogiakeskus.ee\/en\/services\/vasectomy\/","title":{"rendered":"Vasectomy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ama-block block-txtmedia\"><div class=\"block__body\"><div class=\"body__content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-el\">What is a vasectomy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-el\"><strong>Vasectomy is a safe and effective permanent contraceptive method for men.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-el\">The \u201cno-scalpel\u201d method means the procedure is performed through a small puncture without a traditional incision. This allows faster recovery and less discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-el\">The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, and you remain awake the entire time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/uroloogiakeskus.ee\/en\/book-an-appointment\/\">Book an appointment<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#read-more\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"body__media\"><div class=\"splide ama_light_gallery_block\" data-splide={\"type\":\"fade\",\"arrows\":false,\"pagination\":false}><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"splide__list\"><li class=\"splide__slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uroloogiakeskus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC03531-811x1216.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"608\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/uroloogiakeskus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC03531-608x900.jpg\" class=\"attachment-txtmedia size-txtmedia\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"read-more\" class=\"ama-block block-cards\"><div class=\"block__body\" data-cols=\"2\"><div class=\"card-item\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"icon__content\"><p class=\"is-title has-medium-font-size\">How is the procedure performed?<\/p><ul>\n<li>Local anesthesia is applied to the scrotum.<\/li>\n<li>Once the area is numb, a small puncture is made in the skin.<\/li>\n<li>The vas deferens are located, sealed, and divided.<\/li>\n<li>Sutures are often not needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The whole procedure usually takes about 30\u201340 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>You will not feel pain, but you may feel mild pressure or pulling.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-item\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"icon__content\"><p class=\"is-title has-medium-font-size\">What is important to know before the procedure?<\/p><p>Vasectomy is a permanent contraceptive method.<\/p>\n<p>The procedure does not affect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>erection<\/li>\n<li>sexual performance<\/li>\n<li>testosterone levels<\/li>\n<li>orgasm sensation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Before the procedure, the permanence of your decision will be discussed with the doctor.<\/p>\n<p>Inform the doctor if you use blood thinners or have chronic diseases.<\/p>\n<p>On the day of the procedure, perform normal hygiene washing.<\/p>\n<p>Supportive underwear is recommended.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to know that the contraceptive effect is not immediate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-item\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"icon__content\"><p class=\"is-title has-medium-font-size\">What happens after the procedure?<\/p><p>After vasectomy, you may experience:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mild pain or tenderness<\/li>\n<li>Swelling or a small bruise<\/li>\n<li>Discomfort for 2\u20135 days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most men can return to normal activities within 1\u20132 days.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-item\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"icon__content\"><p class=\"is-title has-medium-font-size\">What to do after the procedure?<\/p><ul>\n<li>Rest on the first day.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the area clean and dry.<\/li>\n<li>Use pain relief recommended by the doctor if needed.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid heavy physical activity for about 1 week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sexual activity may be resumed after the wound has healed and sutures have dissolved, but additional contraception must be used at first.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ama-block block-infobox\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-el\">Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-el\">Vasectomy does not provide immediate contraceptive protection. Sperm may remain in the semen for some time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-el\">About 3 months after the procedure, a control test (semen analysis) is performed to confirm the success of the procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-el\">Until the doctor confirms that no sperm are present, another contraceptive method must be used.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ama-block block-cards\"><div class=\"block__header text-center\"><h2>When should you contact a doctor?<\/h2><p>Contact us if you experience:<\/p><\/div><div class=\"block__body\" data-cols=\"3\"><div class=\"card-item\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"icon__content\"><p class=\"is-title has-medium-font-size\">Severe or increasing pain<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-item\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"icon__content\"><p class=\"is-title has-medium-font-size\">Significant swelling<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-item\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"icon__content\"><p class=\"is-title has-medium-font-size\">High fever<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-item\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"icon__content\"><p class=\"is-title has-medium-font-size\">Persistent bleeding or signs of infection<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ama-block block-txtmedia reverse-order\"><div class=\"block__body\"><div class=\"body__content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-el\">Book an appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-el\"><strong>No-scalpel vasectomy is a modern, minimally invasive, and highly reliable procedure.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-el\">Our goal is to ensure that you feel confident in your decision, safe during the procedure, and well informed during recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/uroloogiakeskus.ee\/en\/book-an-appointment\/\">Book an appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"body__media\"><div class=\"splide ama_light_gallery_block\" data-splide={\"type\":\"fade\",\"arrows\":false,\"pagination\":false}><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"splide__list\"><li class=\"splide__slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uroloogiakeskus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC03350-811x1216.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"608\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/uroloogiakeskus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC03350-608x900.jpg\" class=\"attachment-txtmedia size-txtmedia\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":600,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-592","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uroloogiakeskus.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/592","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uroloogiakeskus.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uroloogiakeskus.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uroloogiakeskus.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uroloogiakeskus.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=592"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/uroloogiakeskus.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/592\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":855,"href":"https:\/\/uroloogiakeskus.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/592\/revisions\/855"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uroloogiakeskus.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/600"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uroloogiakeskus.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=592"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}