Pro vasectomy prep.
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Take a look at the FAQs on our homepage to get prepared, and feel free to bring any questions you have to your appointment.
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If you're under 30 and have fewer than two children, please click here and read the information carefully before proceeding with your vasectomy.
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Arrange for a separate driver to take you home after your vasectomy.
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Please shave or trim the hair around your scrotum before the surgery. This will help streamline preparation and ensure a clear surgical area for the procedure.
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Avoid taking aspirin for one week prior to your vasectomy, unless it is part of your prescribed medication, in which case continue as directed by your doctor. Refrain from consuming alcohol on the day of the procedure.
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Day of the procedure, take a shower and scrub the scrotum well with soap…if the scrotum is very tight, take a hot bath.
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Make sure to have a light meal—avoid arriving on an empty stomach.
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Arrive at your appointment wearing a jockstrap, athletic supporter, or snug-fitting underwear (i.e. briefs) that lift up the scrotum. Wear it beneath your regular underwear.
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Prepare in advance to ensure a smooth and comfortable recovery following your procedure.