The no-scalpel vasectomy is a worry-free and affordable option for permanent birth control for men.
The first appointment is a short consultation. Please note that Medicaid or private insurance may have waiting periods between consultation and procedure appointments.
The vasectomy procedure takes place in an exam room where you can choose between no sedation to minimal sedation, depending on your preference. There is a brief in-clinic recovery time after the vasectomy.
Effectiveness: 99.5-99.9%. Vasectomy is permanent and only a good option for those certain they do not want biological children in the future. Vasectomies do not protect against HIV/STIs. We recommend using condoms to practice safer sex.
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For more information on what to expect from your procedure, please review our vasectomy preparation sheet for the no-scalpel vasectomy.
No. A vasectomy does NOT stop your testicles from making testosterone.
Yes. Your penis will continue to work as it did prior to the vasectomy. Some people actually find that their sex improves after a successful vasectomy once they are no longer worried about pregnancy scares.
Many inconclusive studies have evaluated the risk for the development of prostate cancer after a vasectomy. Experts believe there is no increased risk of prostate cancer after a vasectomy procedure.
The body reabsorbs the sperm that is made that cannot be released through ejaculation.
Absolutely! And you might find that your orgasms are more enjoyable.
Yes. The failure rate of the no scalpel vasectomy technique is very low, however.
Vasectomy should be considered permanent sterilization. We recognize that people's life situations change, and the need or desire for biological children may arise in the future. Vasectomy reversals can be performed but are not guaranteed and need to be performed with a specialist in these procedures.
No. Tubal ligation is a hospital-based procedure and invasive abdominal surgery that carries more risks and often takes longer to perform.
In-person clinic and telemedicine appointments available now!
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
We accept private medical insurance, WA, and AK Medicaid, and we have a sliding fee scale and can assist with funding resources.
Parking is free for our patients at our Renton, Tacoma, and Yakima clinic locations.
Parking is free for our patients at our Renton, Tacoma, and Yakima clinic locations.
Renton
601 S Carr Road Suite 200,
Renton, WA 98055
Tacoma
1401-A Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
Yakima
106 East E Street,
Yakima, WA 98901
Renton
601 S Carr Road Suite 200,
Renton, WA 98055
Tacoma
1401-A Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
Yakima
106 East E Street,
Yakima, WA 98901
Cedar River Clinics are independent feminist clinics in Renton, Seattle, Tacoma, Yakima, and serving patients Olympia. We are not a Planned Parenthood affiliate.
Feminist Women’s Health Center (FWHC) is a non-profit charitable organization (EIN 91-1083929) that operates the Cedar River Clinics.
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We accept private medical insurance, Washington, and Alaska Medicaid, and we have a sliding fee scale and can assist with funding resources.
Cedar River Clinics are independent feminist clinics in Renton, Seattle, Tacoma, Yakima and serving patients from Olympia. We are not a Planned Parenthood affiliate.
Feminist Women’s Health Center (FWHC) is a non-profit charitable organization (EIN 91-1083929) that operates the Cedar River Clinics.
Website & SEO By: Partners For Choice