Dunedin Vasectomy Clinic is a doctor's clinic at 609 Highgate in Maori Hill, Dunedin. Its website is dunedinvasectomy.com, and the name points to vasectomy as its focus.
A vasectomy is a minor procedure that cuts or blocks the tubes carrying sperm, and is a permanent form of contraception for men. A good clinic starts with a consultation, explaining how the procedure works, what the risks are, how long recovery takes and that it is not effective immediately, as a follow-up semen test is needed to confirm it has worked. Ask who performs the procedure, how many they do, what anaesthetic is used and what aftercare and follow-up are provided. In New Zealand, publicly funded vasectomies may be available in some cases, so ask your GP or the clinic about eligibility and costs. Regulars wear snug underwear, arrange a lift and rest for a few days, avoiding heavy lifting, and follow the advice on contraception until the test is clear.
Highgate is a main road through Maori Hill, so this clinic suits men in Dunedin and Otago wanting a specialist vasectomy service.