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Your Guide to the No-Scalpel Vasectomy

YOUR GUIDE TO THE NO-SCALPEL VASECTOMY Vasectomy is a type of procedure involving cutting the tubes carrying sperm from the testes. Approximately 30,000 Australian men have this procedure performed annually. The aim of the procedure is making a man sterile so that he cannot father children naturally. The vasectomy is a very safe, effective and… Continue reading Your Guide to the No-Scalpel Vasectomy

Vasectomy Reversal : 5 Facts Men Should Consider

VASECTOMY REVERSAL : 5 FACTS MEN SHOULD CONSIDER Although a vasectomy reversal is a relatively straightforward procedure, it does carry a slightly higher risk than vasectomy and its efficacy is not guaranteed.  The vasectomy is a permanent type of birth control that is a very common type of surgery. Although the procedure is extremely effective… Continue reading Vasectomy Reversal : 5 Facts Men Should Consider

Vasectomy – all about the procedure with Dr Michael Read

VASECTOMY – ALL ABOUT THE PROCEDURE WITH DR MICHAEL READ The following information is an excerpt from our free vasectomy guide.  At your initial consultation Dr Read will explain your procedure and ensure you are a suitable candidate for a no-scalpel vasectomy. In preparation for the procedure, you should shave the scrotum and pubic area… Continue reading Vasectomy – all about the procedure with Dr Michael Read

Dr Michael Read talks about circumcision

DR MICHAEL READ TALKS ABOUT CIRCUMCISION   So, what about circumcision? “Always controversial and subject to polarized views.  Mostly parents have their boys circumcised because the father is circumcised, the males have been on one or other side or because it is cleaner, easier to mange or cosmetically better. Mostly social indications. I do circumcision… Continue reading Dr Michael Read talks about circumcision

Vasectomy – are you a suitable candidate?

VASECTOMY – ARE YOU A SUITABLE CANDIDATE? Vasectomy – are you a suitable candidate? If you are considering having a vasectomy however are unsure of whether or not it is the right birth control choice for you, the following article answers some key questions that you may want to consider. What is a vasectomy? A… Continue reading Vasectomy – are you a suitable candidate?

Circumcision – A Guide For Parents

CIRCUMCISION – A GUIDE FOR PARENTS Circumcision – A Guide For Parents Circumcision is a simple procedure that removes the foreskin – a sleeve of skin covering the tip of the penis. Parents have the legal right to authorize circumcision. In order to make an informed decision, they must carefully consider the benefits and risks.… Continue reading Circumcision – A Guide For Parents

Adult Circumcision – Keys Facts

ADULT CIRCUMCISION – KEYS FACTS Many adult men and teens seek circumcision for medical, health, sexual, cultural, religious and cosmetic reasons. A man does not need a medical reason to have a circumcision. Personal preference or social reasons are perfectly valid. Circumcision can be performed simply because you and/or your partner want one.  This blog… Continue reading Adult Circumcision – Keys Facts

Vasectomy procedure on the rise

VASECTOMY PROCEDURE ON THE RISE Across Australia and other countries, vasectomies are becoming much more common. While most men aren’t quite as open about their vasectomies as this former NFL player who live-tweeted his own procedure play-by-play, more and more Australian men are “getting the snip”. According to Medicare data, the total number of vasectomy procedures have… Continue reading Vasectomy procedure on the rise

Considering a Vasectomy? Here is what you need to know

CONSIDERING A VASECTOMY? HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Undergoing a vasectomy can provide effective birth control Situated on the Gold Coast, Dr Michael Read at the Gold Coast Vasectomy Centre offers vasectomy for men who are looking for a way to prevent pregnancy. Are you considering a vasectomy but don’t know where to… Continue reading Considering a Vasectomy? Here is what you need to know

What is a vasectomy procedure plan?

WHAT IS A VASECTOMY PROCEDURE PLAN? When it comes to a vasectomy, most people imagine a quick and straightforward procedure with no bells and whistles. Head in, get the snip and leave, as easy as one, two, three, right? But what if the man is looking for a more custom and pleasant experience? Women develop… Continue reading What is a vasectomy procedure plan?