Vasectomy near Brunswick No referral needed
If you're in Brunswick and considering a vasectomy, Direct Access Vasectomy in Preston is an easy trip up the Upfield line or a straightforward drive along Sydney Road. The clinic at 232 Plenty Road is around 15-20 minutes from Brunswick and is the closest dedicated vasectomy service to the inner north.
No GP referral required. Book directly at a time that suits you.
Why choose Direct Access Vasectomy
No referral required
Book directly online via HotDoc - no GP appointment needed first.
No-scalpel technique
A small 5-8mm opening, no stitches, and a recovery that gets most men back to a desk job within 1-2 days.
20-30 minute procedure
The vasectomy takes around 20-30 minutes under local anaesthetic. Most patients are at the clinic for around 45 minutes total.
Free telehealth consult
A free 15-minute telehealth consult is available if you and your partner want to ask questions before committing to anything.
Experienced doctor
Dr Simon Wilson has been performing no-scalpel vasectomies since 2006 and has completed over 1,900 procedures. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP).
Direct Access Vasectomy
Getting here from Brunswick
From Brunswick, the Upfield train line runs north through Coburg to Preston station, from which the clinic is a short trip along Plenty Road. By car, Sydney Road north through Coburg is the most direct route. Street parking is available on Plenty Road and surrounding streets in Preston.
You cannot drive yourself home after the procedure - please arrange a lift before your appointment.
What the procedure involves
The no-scalpel, open-ended vasectomy at Direct Access Vasectomy works like this:
Local anaesthetic is injected using a fine needle to numb the area
A small 5-8mm opening is made in the scrotum - no scalpel required
The vas deferens is divided on each side through the same opening
The testicular end is left open to reduce congestion
A small tissue layer is placed between the two ends to prevent re-joining
The skin is clipped closed - no stitches
Nothing about your sex life changes. Testosterone, sex drive, erections, sensation and ejaculation are completely unaffected. Sperm makes up less than 3% of semen volume.
The 3-month follow-up
Vasectomy does not take effect immediately. You need around 15-20 ejaculations over 3 months to clear residual sperm from the tubes. At 3 months, a semen analysis confirms the result before unprotected sex is safe. The follow-up test at 4cyte Pathology in Kew is bulk-billed.
Backup contraception is essential until that result is confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. You can book directly with Dr Simon. A free 15-minute telehealth consultation is also available if you want to talk through the decision first.