PREP
Before your vasectomy.
Ten simple steps. One smooth experience.
Step 3
Arrange a ride home
Plan for someone else to drive you home after the procedure. If you do not have a driver, plan to wait in our office for 30 minutes before driving yourself.
Step 4
Trim the area
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.
Step 5
Skip aspirin and alcohol
Stop taking aspirin one week before your vasectomy unless your doctor prescribed it, and do not drink alcohol on the day of your procedure.
Step 6
Shower the morning of
Day of the procedure, take a shower and scrub the scrotum well with soap…if the scrotum is very tight, take a hot bath.
Step 7
Eat a light meal
Have something light before your appointment. Don't arrive on an empty stomach.
Step 8
Wear the right support
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.
Step 9
Plan a calm recovery
Set up a quiet space at home. A smooth recovery starts with preparing in advance. Review the Post Vasectomy Instructions.
Step 10
Complete check-in
Complete the paperwork and invoice sent to your email by 5:00pm the day before your appointment.
The day of.
A simple timeline so you know exactly what to expect.