Safe and Effective No Scalpel Open-Ended Vasectomy for the Active Man

MSI Vasectomy (formerly Marie Stopes Australia) is Australia’s largest, not-for-profit vasectomy provider helping men take full control of their reproductive choices.

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VASECTOMY - AUSTRALIA

Australia's Largest Vasectomy Provider

MSI Vasectomy is the largest of Australia’s independently accredited vasectomy providers, helping men take full control of their reproductive choices. For the last 20 years, we have championed the rights of Australians to access high-quality, reliable family planning and vasectomy services. In that time, over 600,000 Australians have trusted us with their sexual and reproductive health needs.

Our virtually painless anaesthetic delivery technique is the benchmark in vasectomy procedures. Pioneered by our lead vasectomist Dr Justin Low, the technique has been found to reduce sensations of pain caused by the local anaesthetic needle for most patients – with 79% reporting experiencing less pain than expected or no pain at all.

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For the last 20 years we have championed the rights of Australians to access high-quality, reliable family planning and vasectomy services.

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Over 600,000 Australians have trusted us with their sexual and reproductive health needs.

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MSI Australia has 35 vasectomy locations across Australia, and is a not-for-profit organisation.

In 2022 we changed our name to MSI Australia, before which we were known as Marie Stopes Australia. Marie Stopes (1880-1958) was known for her contributions to family planning, but she was also a eugenicist. This change is an important gesture to move away from ties to eugenics, colonisation, racism and paternalism for which family planning services were known. MSI Australia is a non-profit organisation, part of the MSI Reproductive Choices global partnership, which provides life-changing health services to over 25 million people in need each year.

HOW MUCH DOES A VASECTOMY COST IN AUSTRALIA?

Vasectomy Cost

If you use Private Health Insurance (PHI) for IV or LA you will pay a maximum $100 gap plus any excess. Most clients who have PHI Hospital cover will be covered for vasectomy and the hospital will run a final check for you a few days prior to the procedure date to confirm. You can also contact your health fund if you wish and quote item number 37623 to confirm your cover and excess.

Choose Your Type of Insurance

Medical Centre
$510 out of pocket after Medicare refund. *
Private Day Hospital
With Local Anaesthetic: From $730** With Intravenous Sedation: From $795**
*You will pay $551.40 including $200 deposit and get $41.40 back leaving $510 out of pocket.
**Please refer to individual pricing on the booking page.
Private Day HospitalVasectomy With Local Anaesthetic or Intravenous Sedation: Minimal or No Gap*
Medical Centre $880
Private Day HospitalWith Local Anaesthetic: $1,390 With Intravenous Sedation: $1,590

WHY CHOOSE US FOR YOUR VASECTOMY IN AUSTRALIA?

Why Choose Us

As the only national vasectomy provider in Australia, MSI Vasectomy operates under a patient-first philosophy. We constantly monitor, report, and review our complication and satisfaction rates for surgical procedures.

All of our patients are fully supported by a specialised team of practitioners, ensuring you get the best standard of care before, during and after your appointment.

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Procedure

Our vasectomy doctors perform the most modern, effective and safe vasectomy procedure (no-scalpel, open-ended vasectomy) and only use technologies that have been approved for use in Australia.

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Technique

The MSI No Scalpel Open Ended Vasectomy Technique uses an inert permanent suture rather than a metal clip (which can fall off) or a dissolving suture (which can cause inflammation). We also use Bupivacaine local anaesthetic which has a longer duration of action and may protect from chronic post-operative pain.

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Medicare

In a Medical Centre we do all the Medicare claiming for you so you will receive your Medicare refund quickly. Some other providers make you claim back yourself which is time-consuming and can delay your refund.

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Insurance

Our accreditation and licensing mean we are one of the very few vasectomy providers able to offer private health insurance claiming to our patients. Many of our clinics are eligible for private health rebates for vasectomy procedures.

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Prices

Our vasectomy prices include a range of free support services such as access to over-the-phone interpreters, pre-care advice and aftercare, giving you round-the-clock access to us.

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Support
All of our patients are fully supported by a specialised team of practitioners, ensuring you get the best standard of care before, during and after your appointment with us.
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What is a Vasectomy

A vasectomy is a surgical procedure for men who have decided not to have more, or any, children. It is the only permanent method of contraception for men and has a failure rate of approximately 0.1% and is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in Australia, with over 29,000 men having one each year.

A vasectomy involves cutting the tubes that move sperm from the testicles to the penis and after the procedure, ejaculated semen will not contain any sperm. Sperm is the component that leads to pregnancy. After a vasectomy however, it will be reabsorbed into your body through your tissue instead of being integrated into your semen.

For more information about our accredited day surgeries and how they’re performing against the industry’s clinical standards, visit the MSI Australia website.

VASECTOMY SERVICES IN AUSTRALIA

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Open-ended
Vasectomy

An open-ended vasectomy only closes the upper part of the tube, leaving the end connected to the testicle completely open. This allows the sperm to be released within the scrotum, which is not noticeable as the volume is very small. The sperm are naturally reabsorbed and there is a smaller chance of congestive epididymitis and other complications.

No Scalpel
Vasectomy

Before the no scalpel technique, many vasectomies would require a scalpel incision and therefore, sutures. A no scalpel vasectomy only requires a single small puncture in the skin with no stitches. We do this with a specially designed set of forceps which decreases the chance of infection and minimises the chance of pain.

Some vasectomies may be advertised as a ‘no scalpel, no needle’ procedure. Before booking with one of these practitioners it is important to ensure that they are doing this with devices approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) as there are currently no devices capable of delivering a local anaesthetic through the skin that is TGA-approved.

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At MSI Australia we provide a comprehensive service where both IV sedation (IV) and local anaesthetic (LA) are available. Our LA painless anaesthetic delivery technique means many patients report experiencing little to no pain when the local anaesthetic is injected.

Read the IV Sedation (IV) versus Local Anaesthetic (LA) FAQ to learn more about these options.

Our Vasectomists

At MSI we pride ourselves on our staff. Our vasectomy doctors have trained at some of the best universities and have years of experience behind them. All of our medical staff are dedicated vasectomy professionals who are committed to ensuring your procedure is as simple and painless as possible.
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Dr Justin Low
Dr Justin Low
Dr Justin Low
MBBS (Syd) FRACGP Director of Vasectomy Services MSI Australia.
Justin has been performing vasectomies over the last 10 years. He presents to General Practice groups regularly and has been interviewed on ABC Radio National, Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, Channel 9’s “Today” morning show, Studio10 and SBS Insights.

Justin received his medical degree from the University of Sydney in 1987 and completed the RACGP Family Medicine Program (FMP) in 1991. He became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 1993.

Justin is an experienced vasectomy surgeon and has performed over 8000 vasectomies to date. He presents to General Practice groups regularly around the country on the topic of vasectomy and has been interviewed on ABC Radio National, Sydney Morning Herald “Good Weekend”, Men’s Health Magazine and Channel 9’s “Today” morning show.

 

His current role is National Director of Vasectomy Services at MSI Australia which involves education, training and maintaining vasectomy surgical standards across the country.

Dr Gary Beckhurst
Dr Gary
Beckhurst
MBBS, DRANZCOG, Cert AFFPA, Cert Sports Med, MCPSA
Gary is a very experienced vasectomy surgeon having performed thousands of vasectomies over a period in excess of 35 years
Dr George Eskander
Dr George
Eskander
MBChB (Hons), FRACGP, MRCGP (UK), DCH, DRCOG
George received a Certificate of Specialist Skills in Vasectomy from the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Health, UK in 2016. George is an experienced vasectomy surgeon performing vasectomies across Perth.
Dr Patrick Ruane
Dr Patrick
Ruane
MBBS BMedSci FRACGP DRANZCOG adv
Patrick graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2007. He is an experienced vasectomy surgeon who has provided family planning and obstetric care including caesarean section for over 10 years.
Dr Rebecca Jarvis
Dr Rebecca
Jarvis
BSc, BM BS, FRACGP, Grad Cert OHSEM
Rebecca received her medical degree from Flinders University of South Australia in 2003 and became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2014. She has held research and training posts at Deakin University. Rebecca is a GP proceduralist with many years of experience and performs vasectomies in the western suburbs of Melbourne and Geelong.
Dr Matthew Valentine
Dr Matthew
Valentine
MBBS ADF Aviation Medical Officer FRACGP
Matthew has had extensive surgical experience and served as a medical officer in the Royal Australian Air Force. He is an experienced vasectomy surgeon operating in QLD and SA.
Dr Justin Choong
Dr Justin Choong
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Justin Choong is a specialist procedural GP. He completed his MBBS and obtained his FRACGP in Adelaide, South Australia and further education through Bond University.  He has undergone training in vasectomy working with one of Adelaide’s top urologists, and has completed extensive training with Dr Justin Low at MSI Australia. He now performs vasectomies at multiple locations in Adelaide for MSI Australia.
Dr Nikolas Katelaris
Dr Nikolas
Katelaris
MBBS MS FRACGP
Dr Katelaris is an experienced GP proceduralist who specialises in vasectomy. He was a surgical resident at Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney for 3 years and subsequently trained in Urological surgery for a further 3 years in Sydney and regional hospitals. He completed a Master of Surgery at the University of Melbourne in 2019 and he and trained in vasectomy under one of Sydney’s top urologists
Dr Tim Berwick
Dr Tim
Berwick
BMed, DCH, FRACGP
Tim graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2013. He has been involved in extensive procedural work and is an experienced vasectomist who trained under well know retired Newcastle vasectomist, Dr Allan Sacco. He now performs vasectomies in both Newcastle and the Central Coast.

WHERE TO GET A VASECTOMY?

Our Locations

Vasectomy appointments are available at the following MSI Vasectomy clinic locations. Select a location from the list below to find out more, including which vasectomy clinics are eligible for private hospital insurance claims.

PRIVATE DAY HOSPITALS
MSI Day Hospital Canberra
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MEDICAL CENTRES
North Sydney Medical Centre and Skin Cancer Clinic
Dee Why Family Medical Centre
MyHealth Castle Towers
Doctors @ Liverpool
Burwood Specialists Vasectomy Clinic
Penrith Skin Cancer Clinic
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PRIVATE DAY HOSPITALS
Hornsby – Madison Day Surgery
Bella Vista Day Hospital
Kingsgrove Day Hospital
Sydney Day Hospital
MSI Day Hospital Westmead
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*Please refer to individual pricing on the booking page.

MEDICAL CENTRES
Newcastle – Brunker Road Medical Centre
West Gosford GP Super Clinic
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Central Coast Day Hospital
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MSI Day Hospital Brisbane Clinic - Bowen Hills
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MSI Gold Coast Clinic - Varsity Lakes
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Townsville Day Surgery
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MEDICAL CENTRES
Mooroolbark Medical Centre
Modern Medical – Caroline Springs
Mayfair Specialist Centre
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PRIVATE DAY HOSPITALS
Chelsea Heights Day Surgery and Endoscopy
North West Day Hospital
Westpoint Day Hospital
Monash House Private Hospital
MSI Day Hospital St Kilda - Melbourne
Specialist Surgicentre Geelong Day Hospital
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*Please refer to individual pricing on the booking page.

MEDICAL CENTRE
Better Medical Hahndorf
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PRIVATE DAY HOSPITAL
Norwood Day Surgery
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MSI Perth Clinic - Midland
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Frequently Asked Questions

Should you have any more questions about a vasectomy in Australia please do not hesitate to contact us today. Read our most frequently asked questions about vasectomies:

Anyone over the age of 18 can legally get a vasectomy in Australia and there is no medical referral required in order to consult with a vasectomist. However, there are other considerations to take into account around emotional maturity and preparedness.

A vasectomy is over 99% effective and is considered permanent. Once this procedure has been completed you will not need to use other forms of contraception.

No, a vasectomy does not protect you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), it is advisable to use condoms if there is any risk of infection.

Risks or side effects from having a vasectomy are very rare. However, it is important to note that any surgical procedure carries risks and your doctor will discuss these before carrying out the procedure. 

We recommend waiting at least a week before resuming sexual activity after a vasectomy.   However, non-strenuous activity after 48 hours, may be resumed.

Although a vasectomy should be considered irreversible when making a decision about whether to go ahead with the procedure, a vasectomy reversal operation to reconnect the vas deferens (sperm duct) is possible to recover fertility function.

Tubal ligation is a more complex procedure than a vasectomy and involves going under general anaesthetic and several scalpel incisions. As a result, the downtime after the procedure and the recovery period is longer.

No, a vasectomy will not affect sex drive as it does not affect the production of testosterone. It also does not affect your ability to get an erection or ejaculate semen.

There is no way of getting a free vasectomy in Australia. Some clinics will offer ‘low-cost’ treatment but it is important to remember that a vasectomy is a surgical procedure and should only be performed by highly trained and experienced healthcare professionals.

MSI Vasectomy has clinics located all across Australia. Click here to find out the nearest clinic.

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References
  1. Sokal et al, Journal of Urology, Vol. 162, 1621-1625, November 1999
  2. Labrecque et al, BMC Medicine 2004
  3. Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare Clinical Guidance, RCOG , 12-13,  Sept 2014
  4. Intra-vas deferens bupivacaine for prevention of acute pain and chronic discomfort after vasectomy.  L. D. Paxton, B. K. Huss et al  British Journal of Anaesthesia 1995; 74: 612-613

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