Category Archives: No Needle No Scalpel Vasectomy

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“You and your staff were wonderful! I love the relaxed and laid back atmosphere that y’all provided especially the Music! Definitely helped my anxiety. Thank you.”

Our procedure room is equipped with a Bose Bluetooth speaker synched with Amazon Prime Music, Pandora and Spotify. The music is an important part of making for as pleasant a vasectomy experience as possible.  That Dr. McHugh performs 25-30 vasectomies a month and 50-60 vasectomy reversals a year, helps also!

 

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Common vasectomy question: Where does the sperm go?

This was a post done at our practice website that addresses a very common question. Click here.

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After the Vasectomy Bullet Points

You have had your vasectomy…here are some “after the procedure” instructions and a heads up on potential issues that are peculiar to  having a vasectomy.

  • The small opening at the midline of the upper strotum does not have a suture and will close on its own.  A thin film of Neosporin ointment daily is recommended. Any spotting/oozing is usually corrected with pressure to the incision site for 30 minutes.
  • You can shower the day after the procedure, but don’t let water hit the procedure site directly.
  • Ice to the scrotum after the procedure helps with swelling and with discomfort. (Lidocaine is used at the opening and along the course of the vas tubes so there is anesthesia for an hour or so after the procedure.)
  • You’ll be given something for pain, this is to be used in an “as needed fashion.” If you don’t have pain, don’t take it or use Advil or Aleve. Taking a half a pill is acceptable.
  • Try to be off your feet with the scrotum elevated strictly for the first 24 hours and then as much as possible for the next two days. Most patient who have the procedure on a Thursday or Friday take it easy over the weekend and return to work on Monday. If you have a strenuous job, you may want to gradually get back into your routine.
  • For the first week after the vasectomy, compression underwear to stabilize the scrotum and elevation of the scrotum with a rolled sheet when sitting can reduce any swelling.
  • No sexual activity for one week.
  • No unprotected sexual activity until we have evaluated two negative specimens. It takes approximately 25 ejaculations to clear the tube beyond the vasectomy site. (A couple can achieve pregnancy if there is unprotected sexual activity before the sperm has completely cleared.) We recommend evaluation of specimens as a rule at 6-8 weeks.  It is not about the time since the vasectomy, it is about the number of ejaculations.
  • Even though the opening is in the middle of the upper scrotum, the vasectomy sites are on the left and right underneath the skin. Discomfort, bruising or asymmetrical swelling is not uncommon, but should slowly improve over several days.
  • Each patient is given two specimen containers after the procedure and there are several options regarding checking the post-vasectomy specimen.  Dr. McHugh examines semen specimens with a microscope at no expense. (The best days for dropping off the specimen is Monday, Wednesday and Friday-but it best to call to be sure he is available to examine.) For out of town patients, specimens can be taken to a local hospital for a “post vasectomy” semen analysis (we can fax an order) or use online test kits such as spermcheck.com.
  • It is not unusual, maybe 5-10% of specimens, will have a rare sperm. This just means that more time/ejaculations are necessary to completely clear all of the sperm. We will require two consecutive completely negative evaluations.
  • There are no special instructions about the specimen. If you obtain the specimen in the morning and drop off later in the day, this is not a problem. We are not doing a formal count, only the presence of absence of sperm. We will call you back with the results that day.

Concerns you may have after the procedure-How to contact us.

  • If any issues arise that you have questions about, feel free to contact us using the form below.
  • We will be happy to speak to you (770) 535-0000 or if you feel it is necessary, we will arrange for an examination  in the office at no expense to you.
  • Our email: ngurology@gmail.com (Dr. McHugh replies on weekends!)
  • You also can utilize our text to email option. (You text your comment/concern and it comes immediately to our email.  We check our email numerous times a day and on weekends.)  The response comes back to you as a text. Here’s the number: 770-376-5616

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Vasectomy Reversal-Does the type of vasectomy done matter?

A common question asked is whether the reversal will be harder if clips were used or if the patient was told by the urologist “I took out a section and burned it.”

In the vast majority of cases this has no influence on the microscopic vasectomy procedure.

The procedure is harder if both sides of the vasectomy were done in the vas deferens closest to the testicle-the convoluted vas. This area is smaller in diameter and not straight (convoluted) and this makes the repair a little harder.

Whether clips or burned, there is not difference in how difficult the reversal will be. Having had clips makes the area of the vasectomy easier to locate.

The amount of vas tube removed is usually not an issue unless there is a very large segment removed and this is customarily not done.

Of note, if you have had two vasectomies done, this could be an issue. If you had a complication after the vasectomy, say a large hematoma or infection that had to resolve or be operated on, these may affect the repair. On all unusual issues, be sure to make the reversal doctor aware.

 

Vasectomy and Lewis and Clark-Today in history.

The Lewis and Clark expedition took 2 years, 4 months and ten days, but it should not take you that long to figure out where you should have your vasectomy or microscopic vasectomy done.

Board certified anesthesia, board certified urologist, practice owned accredited urological surgery center and over 30 years of experience are all good reasons help you “Discover” your urologist.

No scalpel vasectomy:  Dr. McHugh’s eBook on vasectomies-Everything you’d want to know.

Microscopic Vasectomy Reversal: Common questions Dr. McHugh addresses in his complimentary reversal phone conversations.

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Vasectomies? We do a boatload of them!

Learn more: Vasectomy eBook by Dr. McHugh

Comprehensive Atlanta, Ga No Scalpel Vasectomy FAQ

Vasectomy.com Question: “What are the options for the no scalpel vasectomy?”

Ga No Scalpel Vasectomy: Whether the concern about having a no scalpel vasectomy is pain, cost, convenience or safety…we have you covered! Check out the link below-“Everything you’d ever want to know about having a vasectomy” at Northeast Georgia Urological Associates. Dr McHugh does between 30-40 a month, hundreds a year and several thousand in his 30 year urological career in Northeast Georgia.

Overview of a No Scalpel Vasectomy At Northeast Georgia Urological Associates by John C. McHugh M.D.

  • Anesthesia (Absolutely no discomfort): we offer conscious sedation by a board certified anesthesiologist on Thursday. In this scenario, you’ll have an I.V., monitored and will sleep through the procedure safely with absolutely no discomfort. The medicine used by the anesthesiologist goes to work quickly and goes away out of your system quickly, so it is ideally suited for this type of procedure.
  • Local anesthesia with a pre-med (Usually Valium/Tordol as an oral premedication before the procedure and then local anesthesia with Lidocaine. This method is suited for the patient that has no fear of needles, no anxiety with medical procedures or passes out easily. This is a more streamlined method and is commonly done on Friday.
  • Insurance and Self Payment Options: Our office accepts most all insurances and we have relationships with them. This means that we accept what they allow. You may have a deductible and other particular specifics of your plan, but that is what we go by.
  • If you are self pay: Our fee is $950.00 and this is all inclusive and can be done on a Thursday or a Friday.
  • The Consultation: This is done with an in office visit which has the advantage of being able to perform an exam and assess options for anesthesia.

The procedure itself: All no scalpel vasectomies across America use a small hemostat to spread the skin (i.e. no scalpel), however whether after dividing the vas deferens tube the urologist uses cautery, clips or suture the success rate of 1/2000 is about the same. It becomes about the preference of the urologist.  Dr. McHugh  uses electrocautery (fulgurate or heat). We have learned over the years that many patients prefer not having the foreign body of the clip left in the scrotum. (See link above for the McHugh Method eBook on Vasectomy)

So the answer to the question is that there are several combinations of how the procedure is billed and options re: how it is performed. We do them all.  We have done thousands of vasectomies over the years and perform hundreds a year. 

Want more information on our process  about having a vasectomy with Dr. McHugh? Click here for his informative eBook “McHugh Method Vasectomy.”

“We know a thing or two about doing vasectomies, because we’ve done a vasectomy or two.”

Dr. McHugh is Georgia’s most experienced no scalpel vasectomy and microscopic vasectomy reversal urologist.

 “The office staff was very nice and very informative to me and my wife. The doctor was very personable and made you feel comfortable. He explained everything he was doing and explained it before he did it. I would recommend him to anyone and you don’t find that in many doctors these days.”  Z.S.

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Mike McGinnis
Mike McGinnis
2023-03-18
I can’t say enough great things about this place! 100% make sure you choose the nitrous oxide to help. Truly painless and the nitrous oxide put me at a level of peace I had never felt before. Thanks for everything!
Michael Berliner
Michael Berliner
2023-02-16
If you’re looking for a vasectomy, look no further. There is a reason for all the five star reviews. Dr. McHugh and his team were as good as you could ask for. Very professional and took excellent care of me. 10/10 experience for something that has the potential to be very stressful.
Andrew Simmons
Andrew Simmons
2023-02-13
Highly recommend Dr. McHugh. He was very thorough on explaining the procedure. His team was also very transparent on my options of paying for the procedure and what they would be.
Seth Willoughby
Seth Willoughby
2023-02-06
Really glad I stumbled upon Dr.Mchugh. I have chosen him for my vasectomy.I 100% would recommend him to the highest degree for any of your urology needs.
Brianna Redding
Brianna Redding
2023-02-01
After 5 years of having a vasectomy. My husband and I wanted to give our daughter a sibling. We drove 2 hours to have Dr. McHugh and his team give us a chance at growing our family again. They were informative and the overall surgery was handled smoothly leaving us with high hopes. 7 months later and we were expecting our second daughter. We cannot thank the practice enough and highly recommend them.
JT Mc Dowell
JT Mc Dowell
2023-01-20
Dr was awesome, staff was all amazingly positive and easy going which made the entire experience a breeze. Even had Slipknot jamming in the room for me during the procedure which was so quick. 10/10 I would recommend anybody to them for their vasectomy needs.
Jordan Voss
Jordan Voss
2023-01-16
I had a great experience getting my reversal done here. The whole team was great and worked with me to make me feel as comfortable as possible. Dr. McHugh is very personable and is one of the most experienced doctors in the area so it was an easy choice. I would recommend to anyone who wants a vasectomy or reversal done.
Matt Dyer
Matt Dyer
2023-01-06
Dr. McHugh and his team were great, any questions that may be brought up he had an answer to. I would recommend Dr. McHugh to everyone.
Dylan McClellan
Dylan McClellan
2022-12-31
Dr. John McHugh and staff were so friendly and made the whole process super simple and smooth. I will be recommending all of my friends interested in a vasectomy to come straight to him and his team. Don’t hesitate to call them first
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