How long does the whole vasectomy appointment take?

About 30 minutes total — consult, consent, and procedure all in one office visit. Most patients do the consultation and procedure on the same day in a single 30-minute appointment.

Is a vasectomy covered by insurance in Utah?

Yes. Dr. Childs is in-network with most major Utah insurance plans. Our office will verify your benefits and provide a clear estimate of your out-of-pocket cost before your appointment. Cash-pay pricing is also available.

Will a vasectomy hurt?

You will feel a brief sting from the local anesthetic injection. After that, pressure only — no sharp pain. Most men describe the procedure as less uncomfortable than they expected.

When is a vasectomy effective?

A vasectomy is not immediately effective. A semen analysis at approximately 12 weeks after the procedure confirms there is no remaining sperm. Until then, continue using another form of birth control.

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Q: When can I go back to work after a vasectomy?

Most men with desk jobs return to work the Monday after a Friday procedure. If your job involves heavy lifting or strenuous activity, plan for a few extra days of light duty.

Q: Does a vasectomy affect testosterone or sex drive?

No. A vasectomy does not affect testosterone, erections, libido, or the sensation of ejaculation. The only change is that sperm is no longer present in the ejaculate.

A small procedure with a big peace-of-mind payoff.

A vasectomy is a brief in-office procedure that permanently prevents pregnancy by interrupting the vas deferens — the small tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the ejaculate. After the procedure, everything else remains the same: testosterone, erections, libido, the sensation of ejaculation. The only change is that sperm is no longer present.

Dr. Childs performs vasectomies in the Granger Medical office in West Jordan using a small skin opening, local anesthesia, and the same cautery and suture technique used across the country for reliable, low-complication outcomes.

The whole appointment — consult, consent, and procedure — takes about 30 minutes, start to finish. Most men describe it afterward as less uncomfortable than they expected, and the recovery fits neatly into a weekend.

Why do it in an office, not a surgery center?

A vasectomy does not require sedation, IV lines, or an operating room. Doing it in the office means no fasting, no anesthesia grogginess, no surgery-center facility fee, and no lost day. You walk in, we talk it through, we numb the area, and you walk out about 30 minutes later. That's the entire experience.

A full-scope urologist — not a vasectomy-only clinic.

A vasectomy is a simple procedure. What matters is that it's performed confidently, efficiently, and by someone who handles far more complex anatomy every day.

Dr. Childs is a board-certified urologist with Harvard-affiliated training whose primary surgical practice is advanced prostate and kidney surgery — including one of the highest volumes of HoLEP in the state of Utah. In that context, an office vasectomy is a well-practiced, routine part of the week.

The practical advantage: if anything ever comes up after your vasectomy — or at any other point in your urologic life — you already have a urologist. Same clinic, same phone number, same chart.

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One call. One visit. Done.

Most patients go from first phone call to fully done in a week or less — often with a single office visit for both the consultation and the procedure.

Step 1 — Call the office

Tell us you want same-day scheduling

When you call (801) 432-3022, let our office know you'd like to schedule the consult and procedure together. We'll verify your insurance benefits, answer any initial questions, and book the soonest time that works for both slots. For most patients, this is within a few days.

Step 2 — One visit to the West Jordan office

Consult + procedure, about 30 minutes total

You arrive, meet Dr. Childs, briefly review your decision and health history, sign consent, and go straight into the procedure. Local anesthetic, small skin opening, all wrapped up in roughly half an hour. No sedation, no IV, no fasting required. Bring a ride home — not for anesthesia reasons, but because it's more comfortable than driving.

Step 3 — Weekend recovery

Ice, rest, Monday back to work

Tenderness and mild swelling are normal for a few days. Most men with desk jobs are back to work Monday. Walking is fine right away; full exercise, heavy lifting, and sexual activity are typically safe after about a week.

Step 4 — The 12-week check

Confirm it worked

A vasectomy is not immediately effective — sperm already in the pipeline need to clear out. A simple semen analysis at approximately 12 weeks confirms zero sperm. Until that check, continue using another form of birth control.

Prefer to split the visits?

Some men want time between the consult and the procedure — to think it over, talk with a partner, or arrange time off work. That's a completely reasonable path too. Just tell the office what you'd prefer when you call, and we'll schedule accordingly.

A Utah urologist, for Utah men.

Brandon Childs, MD

Board-Certified Urologist · Granger Medical Clinic

Dr. Childs grew up in the Salt Lake Valley and returned home to practice after residency at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Boston and Harvard-affiliated training at Beth Israel Deaconess. He joined Granger Medical Clinic in 2022 and lives in West Jordan with his wife and three kids — so he understands that a vasectomy is rarely just a medical decision. It's usually a family one. He'll treat it that way.

What men actually want to know.

The questions Dr. Childs is asked most often about vasectomy — answered honestly.

Can I really do the consult and the vasectomy on the same day?

Yes — and for most patients, this is the preferred pathway. When you call the office, tell us you'd like same-day scheduling. We'll find a time when both a consult slot and a procedure slot are available back-to-back. Total time in the office is typically about 30 minutes: a brief review of your decision and health history, signed consent, then straight into the procedure. You walk in thinking about it; you walk out done.

If your insurance plan requires the consult and the procedure to be billed as separate visits, our office handles that on the back end — you still only come in once.

How long does the whole appointment take?

About 30 minutes total, start to finish — consult, consent, and procedure all in one visit. The procedure portion itself is only a few minutes. It's one of the fastest surgical procedures in all of medicine.

Is it covered by insurance?

Yes — Dr. Childs is in-network with most major Utah insurance plans. Our office will verify your benefits and give you a clear estimate of your out-of-pocket cost before your appointment.

Cash-pay pricing is also available if you prefer not to use insurance. Call the office for the current rate.

Will it hurt?

You'll feel a brief sting from the local anesthetic injection — maybe 10 seconds of discomfort. After that, pressure only, no sharp pain. The vast majority of men tell us afterward that it was far less uncomfortable than they had expected.

When can I go back to work?

Most men with desk jobs return to work the Monday after a Friday procedure. If your job involves heavy lifting, climbing, or strenuous physical activity, plan for a few extra days of light duty.

When can I exercise or have sex again?

Light walking is fine right away. Full exercise, heavy lifting, and sexual activity are typically safe after one week, once any tenderness has fully resolved.

When is it actually effective?

A vasectomy is not immediately effective. Sperm that were already in the pipeline need to clear out. We confirm the procedure has worked with a simple semen analysis at approximately 12 weeks. Until that confirmation, you should continue using another form of birth control.

Can a vasectomy be reversed?

Yes, vasectomy reversal is possible — but it is a more complex microsurgical procedure, it is not usually covered by insurance, and success is not guaranteed. You should approach a vasectomy as a permanent decision at the time you make it.

Will it affect testosterone, erections, or sex drive?

No. A vasectomy does not affect testosterone levels, erections, libido, or the sensation of ejaculation. The only change is that sperm is no longer present in the ejaculate. Everything else is unchanged.

Do I need a referral?

Most insurance plans in Utah do not require a referral for a vasectomy. You can call the office directly to schedule a consult. If your specific plan does require one, our office will let you know when we verify your benefits.

What should I bring or do the day of?

Wear snug supportive underwear — briefs or a jockstrap — and loose-fitting pants. Eat a normal meal beforehand (no fasting required). Shower as usual. Bring a ride home. That's it.

A small procedure with a big peace-of-mind payoff.

A full-scope urologist — not a vasectomy-only clinic.

One call. One visit. Done.

A Utah urologist, for Utah men.

What men actually want to know.

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