Male sterilisation

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About the scrotum
The male scrotum is also called the scrotum. The two testicles are located in the scrotum and these produce sperm cells. During ejaculation, the sperm cells pass through the epididymis via the vas deferens to the prostate and are mixed with fluid from the seminal vesicles, which provides optimal conditions for the sperm cells. In addition, the testicles produce the male sex hormone testosterone.

Diseases of the testicles or surrounding tissue are very common and benign, while malignant conditions occur in the testicle itself, but rarely in the scrotum outside the testicles. However, cancer of the penis or urethra is seen, albeit very rarely.
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Sterilisation is performed when there is a desire to achieve permanent contraception. Sterilisation in men is a minor procedure that does not affect normal sexual activity. This means that after the procedure, the man will have unchanged ejaculation and unchanged desire for sexual intercourse and unchanged ability to achieve erection

What is sterilisation?

Sterilisation is offered to men as contraception by removing a small section of the vas deferens on both sides, so that the passage for sperm is interrupted. With sterilisation, fewer than 1% experience treatment failure, and it is therefore one of the most reliable contraceptive measures. Complications after sterilisation are also quite rare.

How is the treatment performed?

We offer a possible preliminary examination and operation under local anaesthesia. The procedure can be offered under general anaesthesia if there is pronounced tenderness of the testicles or another reason, but for most people local anaesthesia is sufficient. A semen sample 3 months after the procedure to check the surgical result is submitted and analysed via your own doctor.

You must have received information from your doctor and have signed the form that your doctor has given you. Bring the form to the operation.

Same doctor and rapid treatment

Whether the symptoms have appeared acutely or are of a longer-lasting nature, you should be seen by a consultant in urology. Our consultants are ready to help you, so you can quickly receive the correct diagnosis, whether you are a private patient, have health insurance or are referred through the public waiting time guarantee.

All examinations can take place at CPH Privathospital, and you therefore have the same experienced consultant throughout the entire pathway.