How does sterilization work?
Sterilization takes about 15 minutes and is done under local anesthesia. The procedure takes place in our comfortable clinic. Before the urologist starts the procedure, he will discuss the procedure in detail.

The procedure starts with disinfecting the scrotum. You will be given a local anesthetic by means of injections into the skin of the scrotum and possibly into the inguinal canal. Via a small cut, left and right at the top of the scrotum, the doctor looks for both vas deferens and takes a little out of them. The ends are tied with a string. The cuts in the skin are then closed again. The experienced urologists at Parkwegkliniek Sommer perform the procedure according to the guidelines of the Dutch Urology Association.

Why do men choose sterilization at Parkwegkliniek Sommer?
Sterilization is always performed at Parkwegkliniek Sommer by a recognized and experienced urologist. Experience means that the procedure is performed quickly and properly. This reduces the risk of complications and you will feel as little as possible of the procedure. You can also visit Parkwegkliniek Sommer at short notice and you will be treated in a pleasant environment. Because it’s strongly recommended not to drive home after this procedure, we recommend that you come with guidance. Your handler can wait in our clinic, enjoying a cup of coffee or tea.

Cost of sterilization man
Sterilisation costs €550. A vasectomy is not included in the basic health insurance package. Therefore, in principle, you will have to pay for the treatment yourself. A sterilisation in a hospital or at the GP's is also not covered by the basic health insurance package. During your visit, you pay the amount (€550) by pin at reception. Some supplementary insurances do include sterilisation. This varies per insurer and per package. You will then need a referral letter from your GP. In this case, too, you pay for the treatment during your visit. You then declare it to your health insurer yourself. Check with your health insurer whether you are eligible for reimbursement!

You will receive the invoice after about 6 weeks. You can use this invoice to declare it to your health insurer. We cannot send this invoice earlier than 42 days after the procedure due to regulations of the NZa (Dutch Healthcare Authority).

Immediate intervention or more information first?
Parkwegkliniek Sommer offers the option of a one-stop vasectomy: the procedure will be performed on your 1st visit immediately after the urologist has discussed the procedure and possible complications with you. The procedure is only possible if you are 100% sure that you want sterilization, because sterilization is definitive. You give permission for the procedure on a form. There are a number of conditions for a one-stop vasectomy. (conditions: no blood thinners, no previous scrotal procedures, convinced of the definitive nature of the procedure, information read and understood in advance, do not drive back yourself)

Control infertility
You are not immediately infertile after the procedure. In the first months after the operation, sperm cells are released during ejaculation, because there are still sperm cells in the seminal vesicles and the remaining vas deferens. Therefore, you must use contraception during sexual intercourse until a check of a semen sample shows that you are infertile. This can be done after 3 months and at least 20 ejaculations. You should submit a semen sample to the laboratory to determine if infertility has been achieved. After the procedure you will receive a jar and a laboratory form with additional information about submitting the semen. The result will be known within 2 weeks, after which you will be informed by us in writing. Sometimes it happens that you have to submit a sample again. In 1 to 3 in 1,000 clients, it happens that after a longer period of time renewed fertility has occurred. The ends of the vas deferens have grown back together and a continuation has started again.