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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Options
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
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.
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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.
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1 Moore St, Canberra ACT 2601,
Australia
- Premium day surgery
- Choice of IV sedation or local anaesthetic
- $730 with Medicare only for local anaesthetic
- $795 with Medicare only for IV sedation
- Low gap fee with eligible private health insurance
- MSI no scalpel, open ended technique
- Procedure performed by MSI Australia vasectomy specialist
- Shop 2/51 Berry St, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
- Dee Why Grand Shopping Centre, 29-30, 15/19 Pacific Parade, Dee Why NSW 2099, Australia
- Shop 258A Castle Towers Shopping Centre, 6-14 Castle St, Castle Hill NSW 2154, Australia
- 2 Speed St, Liverpool NSW 2170, Australia
- 46 Burwood Rd, Burwood NSW 2134, Australia
- G10, 240-250 Great Western Highway, Kingsway, New South Wales, 2747, Australia
- Premium medical centre
- $510 out of pocket – no private health insurance
- MSI no scalpel, open ended technique
- Local anaesthetic only (using the painless anaesthetic delivery technique)
- Procedure performed by MSI Australia vasectomy specialist
- Multiple convenient locations
- 3/25-29 Hunter St, Hornsby NSW 2077, Australia
- Suite 102/9 Norbrik Dr, Bella Vista NSW 2153, Australia
- 322 Kingsgrove Rd, Kingsgrove NSW 2208, Australia
- Private Day Hospital1/187 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
- 27 Railway Pde, Westmead NSW 2145, Australia
- Premium day hospital
- Minimal or No gap with private hospital insurance
- From $730 with Medicare only for local anaesthetic*
- From $795 with Medicare only for IV sedation*
- MSI no scalpel, open ended technique
- Choice of local anaesthetic or IV sedation
- Procedure performed by MSI Australia vasectomy specialist
- Multiple convenient locations
*Please refer to individual pricing on the booking page.
- 1/282 Brunker Rd, Adamstown NSW 2289, Australia
- Riverside Park Office Tower, 69 Central Coast Highway, West Gosford, New South Wales, 2250, Australia
- Premium medical centre
- $510 out of pocket – no private health insurance
- MSI no scalpel, open ended technique
- Local anaesthetic only (using the painless anaesthetic delivery technique)
- Procedure performed by MSI Australia vasectomy specialist
- Multiple convenient locations
- 2 Ilya Ave, Erina NSW 2250, Australia
- Currently unavailable
- Premium day hospital
- $1050 without insurance
- Minimal or no gap with private hospital insurance
- MSI no scalpel, open ended technique
- Choice of local anaesthetic or IV sedation
- Procedure performed by MSI Australia vasectomy specialist
- Multiple convenient locations
- 8 Campbell St, Bowen Hills QLD 4006, Australia
- Premium day hospital
- Minimal or No gap with private hospital insurance
- From $730 with Medicare only for local anaesthetic*
- From $795 with Medicare only for IV sedation*
- MSI no scalpel, open ended technique
- Choice of local anaesthetic or IV sedation
- Procedure performed by MSI Australia vasectomy specialist
*Please refer to individual pricing on the booking page.
- Suite 5, Level 1/2 Boston Ct, Varsity Lakes QLD 4227, Australia
- Premium medical centre
- $510 out of pocket – no private health insurance
- MSI no scalpel, open ended technique
- Local anaesthetic only (using the painless anaesthetic delivery technique)
- Procedure performed by MSI Australia vasectomy specialist
- Multiple convenient locations
- 1 Martinez Ave, West End QLD 4810, Australia
- Premium day hospital
- Minimal or no gap with eligible private hospital insurance
- $730 without insurance for local anaesthetic or $795 without insurance for IV sedation
- MSI no scalpel, open ended technique
- Choice of local anaesthetic or IV sedation
- Procedure performed by MSI Australia vasectomy specialist
- 19 Manchester Rd, Mooroolbark VIC 3138, Australia
- suite c3a/1042 Western Hwy, Caroline Springs VIC 3023, Australia
- Level 7, 250 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne 3002
- Premium medical centre
- $510 out of pocket – no private health insurance
- MSI no scalpel, open ended technique
- Local anaesthetic only (using the painless anaesthetic delivery technique)
- Procedure performed by MSI Australia vasectomy specialist
- 93 Wells Rd, Chelsea Heights VIC 3196, Australia
- 221 Maribyrnong Rd, Ascot Vale VIC 3032, Australia
- Private Day Hospital 243 Heaths Rd, Werribee VIC 3030, Australia
- 271 Clayton Road, Clayton, VIC 3168
- 26B Dickens St, Elwood, VIC 3184
- 200 Malop Street Geelong Victoria 3220
- Premium day hospital
- Minimal or No gap with private hospital insurance
- From $730 with Medicare only for local anaesthetic*
- From $795 with Medicare only for IV sedation*
- MSI no scalpel, open ended technique
- Choice of local anaesthetic or IV sedation
- Procedure performed by MSI Australia vasectomy specialist
- Multiple convenient locations
*Please refer to individual pricing on the booking page.
- Unit 1C 48-50 Mount Barker Road Hahndorf SA 5245
- Premium medical centre
- $510 out of pocket – no private health insurance
- MSI no scalpel, open ended technique
- Local anaesthetic only (using the painless anaesthetic delivery technique)
- Procedure performed by MSI Australia vasectomy specialist
- Multiple convenient locations
- Private Day Hospital, 42 Nelson St, Stepney SA 5069, Australia
- Premium day hospital
- Minimal or No gap with private hospital insurance
- From $1,050 with Medicare only for local anaesthetic*
- MSI no scalpel, open ended technique
- Local anaesthetic
- Procedure performed by MSI Australia vasectomy specialist
*Please refer to individual pricing on the booking page.
- 8 Sayer St, Midland WA 6056, Australia
- Premium day hospital
- Minimal or No gap with private hospital insurance
- From $730 with Medicare only for local anaesthetic*
- MSI no scalpel, open ended technique
- Procedure performed by MSI Australia vasectomy specialist
- Multiple convenient locations
*Please refer to individual pricing on the booking page.
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:
At what age can you get a vasectomy in Australia?
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.
How effective is a vasectomy?
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.
Does a vasectomy protect me against sexually transmitted infections?
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.
Are there any risks or side effects from having a vasectomy?
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.
How long after having a vasectomy can I resume sexual activity?
We recommend waiting at least a week before resuming sexual activity after a vasectomy. However, non-strenuous activity after 48 hours, may be resumed.
Can a vasectomy be reversed?
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.
Is a vasectomy similar to female tubal ligation?
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.
Will a vasectomy affect my sex drive?
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.
Can you get a free vasectomy?
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.
Where can I get a vasectomy near me?
MSI Vasectomy has clinics located all across Australia. Click here to find out the nearest clinic.
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Vasectomy is often misunderstood, yet it represents a significant advancement in male birth control. At MSI Vasectomy, we believe in empowering individuals with accurate, transparent information.
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Vasectomy, a widely chosen form of birth control, involves a surgical procedure aimed at preventing sperm from entering the semen, thus removing the risk of unwanted pregnancy during sexual activity. But a question we often get asked is can you get pregnant from dead sperm after vasectomy? We answer this and more in our latest blog post.
Reality Check: 7 Facts About Vasectomy You Need To Know
Vasectomy is often misunderstood, yet it represents a significant advancement in male birth control. At MSI Vasectomy, we believe in empowering individuals with accurate, transparent information.
Beyond the Snip: Exploring the Vasectomy Process
A vasectomy is a significant decision in one’s life, often taken after thorough deliberation. It’s a permanent form of birth control so understanding the vasectomy process and its implications is crucial before having the procedure.
Can You Get Pregnant From Dead Sperm After Vasectomy?
Vasectomy, a widely chosen form of birth control, involves a surgical procedure aimed at preventing sperm from entering the semen, thus removing the risk of unwanted pregnancy during sexual activity. But a question we often get asked is can you get pregnant from dead sperm after vasectomy? We answer this and more in our latest blog post.
