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Does vasectomy affect testosterone?

Does vasectomy affect testosterone?

Like consuming beer and fries without the concern of calories, getting snipped allows for all the fun without the worry of pregnancy. But there’s this nagging whisper. Your balls, your source of manliness, they’re gonna be disconnected. Will they just be floating...

How to decrease the chance of infection after vasectomy

How to decrease the chance of infection after vasectomy

The risk of infection from vasectomy is thankfully very low. Less than 1 in 100 men develop an infection after the procedure. But even so, we want to do all we can to make sure this number stays as low as possible. There are times to be a risk taker, but not when it...

Pain vs discomfort during a vasectomy

Pain vs discomfort during a vasectomy

We, men, fearlessly take to rugby fields, use circular saws without training, and willingly neglect the application of sunscreen while spending entire days at the beach. We are invincible and laugh in the face of danger. But when it comes to our testicles? We are...

Simon gets a vasectomy!

Simon gets a vasectomy!

This week we were joined in clinic by Simon Edwards, breakfast show host at MoreFM Southland, and a few of his avid listeners. Simon, Dom, Steve and Gary decided it was time to take one for their team (ie their respective families) and get a vasectomy. These four...

The Growing Popularity Of Vasectomies Among Younger Men

The Growing Popularity Of Vasectomies Among Younger Men

Our very own vasectomy expert Dr Simon Snook joined the team on Breakfast earlier this week to discuss the growing popularity of vasectomies among younger men. Dr Snook has been a vasectomy doctor for 20 years! If anyone has seen the change in trends...