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Multiple locations across Auckland and Hamilton
Fixed price vasectomy.
Sorted in 15 minutes, back in the sack within 7 days.
Information is power and our transparency gives men and families what they need to take care of themselves.
Why use Blanks?
Safe
Vasectomy performed under local anaesthetic.
Effective
Greater than 99% success rate.
Affordable
We’re transparent! Fixed price of $495 – boom!
No Scalpel
Our specialists use the no-scalpel vasectomy technique.
Greater than
99%
success rate
Is a vasectomy right for me?
Our goal is to make sure you have everything you need so you can make the right decision on, if a vasectomy is right for you.
STEP 1
Book your first appointment.
If you’re like us, you want upfront costs & know what you’re going to get, so to get started either give us a buzz or book online.
STEP 2
Get a run down of the procedure.
Once we know what works best for you, our team will get in touch to find a date & time that suits you & book you in.
STEP 3
Procedure on second visit.
You show up for your appointment, after the procedure, plan to chill.
Try not to cook dinner or pick up the kids, but if the sport is on feel free to go to your mates place and relax.
STEP 4
Wait a week before getting it on.
Heads up, you do have to blast one out in a cup so pathlab can run a test to confirm.
One last blast is required a month later to confirm the procedure was a success!
STEP 1
Book your first appointment.
If you’re like us, you want upfront costs & know what you’re going to get, so to get started either give us a buzz or book online.
STEP 2
Get a run down of the procedure.
Once we know what works best for you, our team will get in touch to find a date & time that suits you & book you in.
STEP 3
Procedure on second visit.
You show up for your appointment, after the procedure, plan to chill.
Try not to cook dinner or pick up the kids, but if the sport is on feel free to go to your mates place and relax.
STEP 4
Wait a week before getting it on.
Heads up, you do have to blast one out in a cup so pathlab can run a test to confirm.
One last blast is required a month later to confirm the procedure was a success!
Some wise men once asked...
Can I drive home after a vasectomy?
Yes! It is safe to drive after a vasectomy.
Try not to cook dinner or pick up the kids, but if the sport is on feel free to go to your mates place and relax.
When can I start having sex again?
In as little as 2–3 days if it is comfortable to do so. Most men can resume sexual activity after about 1 week.
Auckland Practitioner
Dr. Mohan Chitgopekar.
Dr. Mohan has been a GP since 1991, in New Zealand and Australia.
Having held positions including medical advisor to ACC, Team Doctor for the Auckland and New Zealand Cricket teams and GP teacher to medical students at Auckland and Melbourne universities.
Dr. Mohan is a very experienced doctor and has been doing minor surgery and Vasectomies, for several years.
Servicing Central Auckland from Epsom.
Preparing for your vasectomy.
Like any minor surgical procedure, there are risks of bruising, discomfort and infection. These are generally mild, and can be minimised by resting, and wearing supportive underpants for a few days after the procedure. Simple measures such as frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel work well as a first measure, as well as Paracetamol and/or Ibuprofen.
Is a vasectomy right for me?
Schedule a chat
If your work is very physical and involves heavy lifting or extreme movement, then you will need to go on light duties for a week after the vasectomy. If light duties are not possible we are happy to provide a medical certificate for up to 2 weeks.
If you are desk based or quite sedentary in your work, then you should be able to return to work the day after having your vasectomy. Try to avoid sitting for long periods, bike riding and contact sports for the first 2-3 weeks. It is normal to experience a background aching feeling for one to two weeks post-vasectomy. It will eventually go away. Take Paracetamol and/or Ibuprofen as required.
Frequently Asked Questions.
What & How?
A vasectomy is a simple procedure where the vas deferens (vas) is cut to cause sterilisation in a male by stopping the flow of sperm into the ejaculate. The vas is a tube that carries sperm from the testes, where it is made, to the penis. On the way, sperm is joined by semen so your ejaculate contains both sperm and semen.
Sperm makes up a very small percentage (less than 5%), and therefore most men will not notice any change in the volume of their ejaculate after a vasectomy.
Our specialists use the no-scalpel vasectomy technique, which differs from the conventional vasectomy as there are no incisions or stitches. The no-scalpel method uses blunt dissection and usually only involves one hole being made through which the vas from both sides is accessed.
The no-scalpel technique results in lower complication rates such as bruising and bleeding. No stitches are needed to close the opening, which heals quickly, without leaving a scar.
There are a couple of ways to categorise the procedure methods.
Open-ended vs Closed-ended
The open ended technique means that the end of the vas attached to the testicle is left open. This is important because after a vasectomy the testicle keeps making sperm and this sperm needs to go somewhere.
By allowing it to be released into the scrotum it will reduce the incidence of “congestion” or the feeling of pressure from sperm backing up.
The closed-ended technique means the testicular end of the vas is clamped with a suture or a clip.
The procedure typically takes about 15 – 20 minutes.
To prepare for your vasectomy please follow these instructions:
1. Cease any blood thinning medication at least 7 days prior to your procedure. You may wish to discuss this with your GP or specialist. If you are unsure please call 0800 BLANKS (0800 252 657) or email info@blanks.co.nz
2. On the morning of your procedure, please shave your full scrotum (front and back) with a razor. It is better to shave more rather than less, so if you are in doubt about how much to take off, shave it all.
3. Make sure you have some time off work planned if you have a physical job, or you have arranged light duties with no heavy lifting (any lifting that involves straining) for 7 days after your procedure.
4. Please read our consent form and bring this with you to the procedure. Don’t worry if you forget it, we will have more available on the day.
The Procedure
No you can book directly through us.
We do everything we can to reduce the rate of complications but all surgical procedures have risks you should be aware of. A full list of potential complications are outlined fully in the consent form.
After your vasectomy most men notice some level of:
Bruising – You may notice some bruising in the days after your vasectomy which usually disappears within a week or so.
Mild pain and swelling – This commonly settles a few days after your procedure.
Less common potential complications include:
A scrotal haematoma – This is a large bruise within the scrotum. You can reduce your chance of getting a haematoma greatly by following our instructions regarding lifting heavy objects in the days after the procedure. If you work in a job that requires heavy lifting make sure you get some time off work or ask for light duties.
Infection – We adhere to strict infection control protocol to ensure we reduce the chance of you getting an infection. Most infections are mild and can be treated with oral antibiotics.
Post Vasectomy Pain Syndrome (PVPS) – This complication can occur anytime after a vasectomy. There is little agreement on what causes PVPS. In most cases pain will resolve eventually but in rare cases specialist review and even additional surgery or reversal may be required to attempt to resolve the problem. These procedures are not always successful.
The procedure does not work immediately and you must consider yourself fertile until we tell you the vasectomy was a success. We request you do a semen analysis at 3 months to confirm you are sterile. This will give you plenty of time to “clean out the pipes”!
If you are asking yourself this question, you should really think twice about getting a vasectomy.
Yes, the procedure can be reversed, but you should consider this procedure as permanent contraception. Reversals are not always effective and are very expensive ($5000+). A second option after vasectomy is direct retrieval of sperm from the testicle, then In Vitro Fertilisation to achieve pregnancy.
Another option is to freeze some of your sperm so that they can be used later. If this is something you would like to consider, talk it over with your doctor or vasectomy counsellor before your operation.
We provide a local anaesthetic for the vasectomy.
Your Recovery
The average time to feeling back to normal is about 7 days, for some men it’s less, others up to 2 weeks.
Yes. It is safe to drive after a vasectomy.
It’s really important not to lift anything too heavy for the first week. If your job doesn’t involve much heavy lifting you can often go straight back to work, but if you are in a job with a lot of lifting you may wish to take some time off or request light duties. We can provide a medical certificate if you want to stay home.
In as little as 2 – 3 days if it is comfortable to do so. Most men can resume sexual activity after about 1 week.
Is a vasectomy right for you?
Schedule a chat.
- Phone consultation
- First appointment
- Vasectomy procedure
- Follow up of semen results
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$445
$495
For a limited time, you can save $50 (10%)
Already made up your mind? Pay up front and save.
Book a consultation.
$100
Ready to talk to a doctor? Our team of professionals are waiting to prepare you for the procedure.
Start with a chat.
Free
Is a vasectomy right for you? Let’s talk about your options over a phone call with someone who has had a vasectomy.
- Phone consultation
Book a Vasectomy.
$445
$495
For a limited time, you can save $50 (10%)
Already made up your mind? Pay up front and save.
- Phone consultation
- First appointment
- Vasectomy procedure
- Follow up of semen results
Book a consultation.
$100
Ready to talk to a doctor? Our team of professionals are waiting to prepare you for the procedure.
- Phone Consultation
- First appointment