Male sterilisation
Male sterilisation is not covered by the public health insurance at Kirurgen. Vasectomy is permanent contraception. At Kirurgen.dk it is performed as an outpatient procedure under local anaesthesia. Reversal is technically possible, but the outcome cannot be guaranteed, so the procedure should be chosen as a lasting solution.
Written and medically reviewed by Bahir Hadi, specialist in surgery, PhD
Short answer
How is male sterilisation performed?
A vasectomy is done under local anaesthetic, and the duration depends on the individual anatomy. The vas deferens is divided through a small incision in the scrotum. How long you stay at the clinic, and when you can return to work, varies and is agreed individually. A vasectomy does not make you sterile straight away: use other contraception until a semen sample, taken according to the clinic's instructions and current guidelines, shows that the criteria are met.
Vasectomy - male sterilisation
Vasectomy at Kirurgen.dk is not covered by health insurance
Before deciding on a vasectomy, it is important to receive thorough guidance. A vasectomy should be regarded as permanent contraception. Re-establishing the vas deferens is technically possible in some men, but it is not always possible and the outcome cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, as a man, you must thoroughly understand what a vasectomy entails. At Kirurgen.dk, we offer thorough counseling, and we give you the information you need to make an informed choice. We perform vasectomies at the clinic.
Performing a vasectomy at Kirurgen.dk
We perform the sterilizing operation at our clinic in Charlottenlund. The vasectomy takes place under local anesthesia, and the operation itself involves removing a section of the vas deferens on both sides. How long you spend at the clinic varies from person to person and depends on how the day runs. A vasectomy should be regarded as permanent contraception. Reversal is technically possible, but the outcome cannot be guaranteed.
A vasectomy does not affect hormone production, sex drive, erection or ejaculation. The procedure is small, but not without risk. Bleeding and scrotal haematoma, infection, epididymal irritation and, in some men, persistent scrotal pain can occur. Both early failure, where sperm counts do not fall as expected, and late recanalisation after a clearing sample are described. Pregnancy after vasectomy is rare but possible. A vasectomy does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.
You and your partner must use other contraception until a post-vasectomy semen analysis has confirmed the result. Under the AUA Vasectomy Guideline (2026) the first sample can be given from eight weeks after the procedure; our specific timing is a local protocol, not a universal scientific rule. The sample is sufficient with azoospermia, or no more than 100,000 rare non-motile sperm per ml in a correctly handled sample. If the sample is examined more than two hours after production, azoospermia is required. We give no guarantee of complete sterility after a set number of months or ejaculations. Danish clinical practice may differ from the AUA guideline, and you must not stop other contraception until our clinic has approved your sample result.
Get guidance on vasectomy for men
If you are considering a vasectomy as a man or have questions about the topic, please contact Kirurgen.dk and inquire about your options.
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Contact and appointments
Online booking is not available. Please call the clinic or ask your GP for a referral, so we can find the right appointment.
If you are in health insurance group 1 and have a valid referral from your GP, the examinations and treatments covered by the clinic's public health agreement are covered by the Danish public health insurance, so you pay nothing for them yourself. If you are in health insurance group 2, there is usually a small co-payment under the health insurance rules. If you are paying yourself, contact the clinic for a price.
Call the clinic
+45 39 64 01 25
Phone hours
Phone hours: Mon–Thu 09:00–12:00
Address
Hans Edvard Teglers Vej 9, 1st floor · 2920 Charlottenlund
Frequently asked questions
How is a vasectomy performed?+
The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia. The vas deferens on each side are divided and sealed through two small openings in the scrotum. The duration varies, and when you can go home depends on how the day goes.
When is the vasectomy effective?+
A vasectomy does not work immediately. You and your partner must continue with other contraception until a post-vasectomy semen analysis has confirmed the result. Under the AUA Vasectomy Guideline (2026) the first sample can be given from eight weeks; our specific timing is a local protocol. The sample is sufficient with azoospermia, or no more than 100,000 rare non-motile sperm per ml in a correctly handled sample. Danish clinical practice may differ from the AUA guideline, and you must not stop other contraception until our clinic has approved your sample result.
Is a vasectomy painful?+
The procedure itself is for most people only mildly uncomfortable thanks to local anaesthesia. There may be mild soreness and swelling for a few days, eased with pain relief and tight underwear.
Is sterilisation reversible?+
A vasectomy should be considered permanent. Reversal is technically possible but complex, costly and not always successful. You should therefore be certain of your decision.
What does a vasectomy cost?+
Vasectomy is a self-payer service as it is not covered by the Danish public health insurance. Contact the clinic for the current price.
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Contact information
- Hans Edvard Teglers Vej 9, 1st floor · 2920 Charlottenlund
- +45 39 64 01 25
- mail@kirurgen.dk
- Phone hours: Mon–Thu 09:00–12:00
For referring physicians
Provider number: 215430