How much does a vasectomy cost?
The monetary cost of vasectomy varies widely from $300 to over $1500. Most doctors charge around $500. There is another cost. About 40% of your ejaculate volume and the risk of chronic pain after the procedure which can affect your sex life. See this reference from the American Urologic Association: “Post-vasectomy pain syndrome is a chronic pain syndrome that follows vasectomy. The cause of this syndrome and its incidence are unclear. It is generally treated with anti-inflammatory agents. Occasionally, patients will elect to undergo vasectomy reversal in an attempt to alleviate this syndrome. Unfortunately, the response to surgical intervention is unpredictable.” It goes on to say that ejaculation and orgasm are not affected by vasectomy with this caveat, “The only exception to this is the occasional patient who has developed post-vasectomy pain syndrome.” If you end up with chronic pain the most effective treatment (vasectomy reversal) costs around $5000 to $10,000 and is not covered
