Choosing to have a vasectomy can be difficult for many men. But once you’ve made the decision, you want to have vasectomy services in a comfortable, supportive environment, with a team you trust. At Ironwood Family Practice, you can have a vasectomy inside private, state-of-the-art procedure rooms within our spacious, modern facility. We’ll guide you through the entire process, answer your questions, and strive to create the best experience possible.
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Ironwood Family Practice provides personalized healthcare to patients of all ages. Our approach involves educating and empowering our patients to take charge of their health and make informed decisions.
Vasectomy doctor near me in Coeur d’Alene
The board-certified physicians at Ironwood Family Practice are experts in vasectomy procedures. We provide premium men’s health services for people throughout the North Idaho community. Here, you’ll receive a vasectomy in a familiar place, from providers you already know, bringing you convenience and peace of mind.
Vasectomy services at Ironwood Family Practice
A vasectomy is one of the most common forms of male birth control. If you’re thinking about having a vasectomy, you should seek a vasectomy doctor near you that offers a full range of services related to vasectomies, including:
Decision making
In many cases, the choice to have a vasectomy is made in partnership with a spouse or significant other. That’s why we recommend you bring your partner when you talk with our providers about having a vasectomy. Our team will take into account all of your family’s viewpoints, address any concerns, weigh your options, and help you make the best decision for you and your family. During your pre-vasectomy appointment, be sure to ask us any questions you have so we can put your mind at ease.
Vasectomy procedure
We’ll address any pre-surgery anxiety and provide medication to numb the procedure area prior to the vasectomy. During the procedure, your doctor will make one or two very small incisions in the scrotum. Our doctor will cut and remove the vas deferens, the tubes that carry sperm, and use heat to seal them back up. The entire procedure takes only 20 to 30 minutes.
Vasectomy aftercare
At Ironwood Family Practice, you can have all your follow-up care from the same experts who performed your vasectomy. Our team will help you manage any post-surgery pain. We will also explain to you the importance of performing a semen test about 2 – 3 months after your vasectomy. This test will ensure the effectiveness of the procedure.
Top tips for a successful vasectomy
A vasectomy is a straightforward, minor procedure. Here are a few tips and important things to know about a vasectomy:
Vasectomy is very effective. No form of birth control is 100% effective, but vasectomy is about 99.99% effective. However, you will not be sterile immediately after the procedure. It typically takes about 8 – 10 weeks and about 20 ejaculations before all the sperm are out of your semen.
Vasectomy is meant to be permanent. While vasectomy reversals are possible, they’re difficult to perform, and they’re not always successful. So, families considering a vasectomy should be absolutely sure they do not want children in the future before deciding to have the procedure.
You can have a normal sex life after a vasectomy. A vasectomy does not change your sex drive, and you will still ejaculate after having a vasectomy.
Vasectomies aren’t as painful as you might think. You will receive local anesthesia to prevent pain during surgery. Afterward, you should wear snug underwear and ice the surgical area to reduce the pain. You can also take over-the-counter pain medication (aspirin or acetaminophen) as needed. You may have a little pain for a few days following the procedure and may experience some swelling.
Recovering from a vasectomy is relatively fast. It is OK to drive yourself home after a vasectomy, but we recommend that you bring a loved one with you to your appointment. You should rest for 1 – 2 days after the procedure. You should be able to go back to work after a long weekend unless your job requires heavy lifting, running, or strenuous activities. You may resume sexual activity in about 1 week, but remember that you won’t be sterile right away, so you should continue using other forms of birth control until you have confirmed results from your sperm test.
Why choose Ironwood Family Practice for a vasectomy?
If you live anywhere in the Inland Northwest, you can count on Ironwood Family Practice for convenient, comprehensive vasectomy care. We will guide you through every step of the process, helping you weigh the benefits and risks so you can make the most informed decision. Our team will then support you during and after the procedure, too. By choosing our family medicine experts for vasectomy, you’ll benefit from:
Our providers are skilled at providing vasectomies and other men’s health procedures. We follow leading safety protocols to give you a comfortable, sterile environment.
We perform vasectomies inside discrete, state-of-the-art procedure rooms located within our family medicine practice in Coeur d’Alene, ensuring your privacy.
Because we treat the entire family, we know that your loved ones will play an important role in your choice to have a vasectomy. We will help you and your partner explore birth control options and find one that will work best.
When you choose to have your vasectomy from a family medicine provider at Ironwood Family Practice, you can avoid higher specialist co-pays. We accept many major insurers. See the full list and get answers to your insurance questions.
You can access all information related to your vasectomy in our MyChart patient portal, including pre-surgery and post-procedure testing and medications. Have a question? You can also send a secure message to our providers in MyChart.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a urologist for my vasectomy?
No. While it’s true that urologists perform vasectomies, you can have a vasectomy from a family doctor, too. When you choose Ironwood Family Practice for your vasectomy, you’ll receive care from board-certified providers with expertise in every aspect of vasectomy care. And because we’re family medicine doctors, you won’t have to pay a higher specialist co-pay.
Is a vasectomy as painful as my friends say it is?
Sometimes, men might tease other men about vasectomy, and they may tell you that it’s extremely painful. But while there is some pain associated with vasectomy, the discomfort is far less than most people think. At Ironwood Family Practice, we make every effort to help you have the most comfortable vasectomy possible. We’ll use local anesthesia for a painless procedure, then give you lifestyle tips to help limit post-vasectomy pain and get you back to your favorite activities quickly.
How can I schedule a vasectomy in Coeur d’Alene today?
Whether you’re considering male birth control options or already know you’re ready to have a vasectomy, call Ironwood Family Practice at 208-667-4557.