Vasectomy in Singapore
Vasectomy is a safe and effective permanent method of male contraception. It involves cutting and sealing the vas deferens to prevent sperm from entering the semen during ejaculation.
Medically reviewed by Dr Ho Siew Hong
Senior Consultant Urologist
MBBS (NUS), FRCS (Edinburgh, Glasgow), FAMS (Urology), Singapore Board Certified Urologist
Vasectomy is a minor surgical procedure that blocks the tubes (vas deferens) that carry sperm from the testicles. It is typically done under local anaesthesia as an outpatient procedure and does not affect testosterone levels, ejaculation, or sexual pleasure.
- Completed family planning
- Desire for permanent contraception
- Avoiding long-term birth control use by partner
- Permanent and highly effective contraception
- Minimally invasive and low risk
- No impact on sexual function or hormone levels
- Quick procedure with short recovery time
- Local anaesthesia is administered
- A small incision or no-scalpel puncture is made in the scrotum
- The vas deferens on each side is cut and sealed
- The incision is closed or left to heal naturally
- Most men resume normal activity within 2–3 days
- Avoid strenuous activity and sex for about 1 week
- Some bruising, swelling, or discomfort may occur
- Semen test required after 6 weeks to confirm absence of sperm
- Infection, bleeding, or haematoma (rare)
- Post-vasectomy pain syndrome (rare, chronic pain)
- Failure if unprotected sex occurs before sperm clears from semen
Make an Informed Decision About Male Contraception
Dr Ho Siew Hong will guide you through every step — from counselling to the procedure and aftercare — so you can make a confident, well-informed choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, testosterone levels and libido remain unchanged.
Reversal is possible but not always successful. Consider this procdure permanent.
Use other contraception until sperm analysis confirms success, after 6 weeks.
Yes, there is a small 5mm puncture wound on each side on the upper scotum area. This wound is closed by a dissolvable stitch.
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