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27/11/2005, 19:15 springbank Joined on 23/08/2004 Creuse Posts 41 Vasectomy Hi, Has anyone managed to get a Vasectomy in France as when my wife enquired about having it done(6th kid due in Feb, not planned, a great big surprise and all precations being taken we thought), the doctor was very surprised and said that it wasn't allowed in France. He would quite gladly have paula in and tie off, remove or what ever, but not me. Any helpful comments would be appreciated, Thanks Graham    Report

27/11/2005, 21:30 Teamedup Joined on 23/08/2004 Posts 5,950 RE: Vasectomy Yes my husband had one done. My gyn/ob told him quite gravely that he would need to see a psychiatrist if he wanted such a thing done. So a few years later we spoke to our GP and he put us in touch with a gyn/ob who would do this.  Cost about fifty, sixty quid and was done at the maternity hospital. French men will visibly crindge when it is mentioned and seem, well our friends seem to think that it is some sort of equivilant to being fully castrated and nothing will work again, so they don't get it done. True it seems so much more acceptable for women to have far more intrusive surgery than a 'snip'. My advice is just to ask your GP and your wife's gyn/ob and insist that you really want this doing. If you keep on trying you will find someone to do it.    Report

28/11/2005, 6:08 Mistral Joined on 23/08/2004 The polluted part of Provence Posts 688 RE: Vasectomy I agree with TU's comment about French attitudes (especially men's) If you want to see a group of panicked, gabbling frenchmen, just mention vasectomy Part of the problem is due to the fact that, for many years, any sort of sterilisation was outlawed by the law against mutiliation Sterilisations could only be done when another pregnancy would put the woman's life at risk. This is also why female sterilisation seemed more logical. I remember watching a televison report on a couple asking for a sterilisation not long after it was made legal and the poor doctor was trying desperately to convince them to have a vasectomy, to their horror. As TU says, they are more generally dealt with by ob/gyns although apparently more and more urologists now do them.   Mistral    Report

28/11/2005, 6:08 Mistral Joined on 23/08/2004 The polluted part of Provence Posts 688 RE: Vasectomy I agree with TU's comment about French attitudes (especially men's) If you want to see a group of panicked, gabbling frenchmen, just mention vasectomy Part of the problem is due to the fact that, for many years, any sort of sterilisation was outlawed by the law against mutiliation Sterilisations could only be done when another pregnancy would put the woman's life at risk. This is also why female sterilisation seemed more logical. I remember watching a televison report on a couple asking for a sterilisation not long after it was made legal and the poor doctor was trying desperately to convince them to have a vasectomy, to their horror. As TU says, they are more generally dealt with by ob/gyns although apparently more and more urologists now do them.   Mistral    Report

28/11/2005, 6:31 PaysBasque Joined on 28/08/2004 PaysBasque Posts 106 RE: Vasectomy My husband had his vasectomy done this year. You will have to find a Urologist who will do it. It is not illegal in France anymore but quite unusual. However, there is a 3months cooling-off period, i.e. on your first visit to the urologist you will a) have to take your wife along to show that she is supportive of your decision and b) he will give you a document to sign and another appointment for 3months later, in order to leave you time to change your mind. The other thing is that it has to be done under general anesthestic. My advice, and my husband's as well, is go to the UK and have it done there. Christiane (64)    Report     28/11/2005, 6:31 PaysBasque Joined on 28/08/2004 PaysBasque Posts 106 RE: Vasectomy My husband had his vasectomy done this year. You will have to find a Urologist who will do it. It is not illegal in France anymore but quite unusual. However, there is a 3months cooling-off period, i.e. on your first visit to the urologist you will a) have to take your wife along to show that she is supportive of your decision and b) he will give you a document to sign and another appointment for 3months later, in order to leave you time to change your mind. The other thing is that it has to be done under general anesthestic. My advice, and my husband's as well, is go to the UK and have it done there. Christiane (64)    Report     28/11/2005, 6:42 Fantine Joined on 25/01/2005 Posts 265 RE: Vasectomy My OH had it done in the UK and I also had to sign to agree to the proceedure. A general anaesthetic? Wow - that's a bit extreme, it's a five minute op; a local should sufficiently do the job. A couple of months ago, some brave chap, agreed to be the subject of a vasectomy broadcast LIVE on ITV's This Morning programme!! No problem, I don't know what all the fuss is about, it was just like going to the dentist. Susie    Report     28/11/2005, 8:03 opas Joined on 23/08/2004 catalonia, top of the hill en route to the Chateau Posts 2,199 RE: Vasectomy No,NO, NO....definately Major surgery!  just like every thing else men suffer from. No colds for them, Double Pneumonia if you please! Mrs O    Report     28/11/2005, 9:52 Russethouse Joined on 23/08/2004 Forum Moderator Posts 10,136 RE: Vasectomy >>>it was just like going to the dentist.<<< Are you sure ???? www.quimperclub.org 99    Report    Page 1 of 3 (21 items) 1 2 3 > France Forum » Living » Health » Re: Vasectomy (Quick links) Forums Home |- Search Forums |- Active Topics |- Unanswered Posts User Options |- Sign In |- Join this community |- Forgot Password About This Forum (READ ONLY) |- About This Forum Moving |- Finding/Owning French Property |- Making the Move From Outside the EU |- Long-Term Letting |- Employment Vacancies in France Legal and Finance |- French Legal Issues |- French Finance Building and Renovation |- House Renovations |-- Working with Wood Living |- Earning a Living |- Driving |- French Education |- Pets |- Animal Welfare, Rescue & Protection |- French Satellite TV, French Internet and Telephone |- Health |-- Changes to Healthcare Entitlement, CPAM, CMU and Cartes Vitales |- Swimming Pools in France Owning/Running a Business |- French Artisans |- Gite Owners |- Hotel and Restaurant Owners |- B&B/Chambres d'Hôtes Owners Leisure and Pastimes |- Gardening |- Sport, Leisure and Pastimes |- Shopping |- French Antiques, Arts & Crafts |- Photography |- Motorcycling in France |- Books and Literature |- Getting Married in France |- Pregnancy and Birth French Culture |- French Food and Wine |- French Culture |- French Language |-- French Language FAQs and Useful Links |- Wildlife/Nature/Environment |- French History Travelling to/from France |- Travelling to/from France |- Latest Good Value Deals to/from France Holidays |- Holidays General Discussion |- The Complete France Post Bag |- The Lighter Side |- Other Topics |- Forum Technical Support |- Useful Links About France/French Living Regions |- HOTEL SEARCH |- Central |- North East |- North West |- Paris Ile de France |- South East |- South West |- East |- West |- Corsica and DOM-TOMs Please note that any unsolicited advertising will be removed