Your Medical Services (YMS) offers comprehensive community vasectomy services to help Integrated Care Boards and NHS Trusts manage the demand for male sterilisation. Our solutions integrate into existing community settings, providing high-quality, confidential care that reduces waiting times and transfers non-complex care from secondary to community settings. Covering consultation, the vasectomy procedure, aftercare, postal semen testing, and optional counselling appointments, YMS enables NHS systems to meet capacity needs while ensuring efficient, compassionate care delivery.
A vasectomy is a quick, safe, and effective form of male sterilisation, designed as a permanent contraceptive solution. The procedure involves sealing the tubes (vas deferens) that carry sperm, ensuring that semen no longer contains sperm and cannot fertilise an egg. This reliable procedure is ideal for those certain they do not want (or do not wish to have more) children.
Our vasectomy service offers each patient a structured pathway, providing support from consultation through aftercare:
Our multidisciplinary team of Consultants, Nurses, and Support Staff provide high-quality, timely care for patients in pre and post-operation settings.
Patients are guided through preparation steps before their vasectomy to ensure comfort and informed decision-making. Before the procedure, YMS Nurses conduct a pre-assessment, review each patient’s medical history, and provide instructions on clothing, pain relief, and dietary restrictions. On the day of the appointment, patients arrive early for initial checks. The procedure itself takes 10-15 minutes, during which a local anaesthetic is administered, and a small incision is made to access and seal the vas deferens. Additional anaesthesia is available if needed, and patients typically rest in recovery for 20-30 minutes afterward.
YMS provides detailed aftercare instructions to aid in effective recovery. Pain and swelling may occur in the testicles, groin, or lower abdomen, and over-the-counter pain relief is recommended. Swelling and bruising are common and manageable with ice packs and anti-inflammatory medications. Patients are advised to keep the wound dressing dry for 48 hours, shower carefully afterward, and avoid perfumed toiletries. Following recovery, patients receive a postal semen testing kit with instructions. Completing this testing is essential before relying on the vasectomy for contraception; results are typically available within 16 weeks, and contraception should continue until sterility is confirmed.
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With flexible options, including weekend clinics, YMS supports NHS systems by optimising resources and providing care closer to patients’ homes. By transferring non-complex services to community settings, NHS systems can free up secondary care spaces for urgent acute services. Our team of Consultants, Nurses, and Support Staff upholds high standards of care, ensuring each patient receives professional support throughout their experience.
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