The pollen has fallen, the weather is warming and summer is around the corner. The summer months are a great time to check off important health decisions, and if you’ve been considering a vasectomy, now might be the perfect season to schedule it. However, one key factor to keep in mind is that you should avoid pools, oceans, and hot tubs for at least five days after the procedure. That means a little planning is needed as you might start planning a summer beach trip or 4th of July pool party. Luckily, we have appointments throughout the week and the summer so you can ensure a smooth recovery while still enjoying your summer.
Why Summer Might Be the Perfect Time for Your Vasectomy
- Long Weekends and Vacation Days – Many people take time off in the summer, making it easier to fit in a vasectomy without disrupting work or other obligations.
- Comfortable Recovery Indoors – The heat outside gives you the perfect excuse to relax in the air conditioning with ice packs and your favorite shows.
- Get It Done Before Fall Schedules Kick In – With back-to-school season and busy fall schedules starting in the fall, summer is a great time to take care of this simple, effective procedure.
How to Plan Around Your Pool and Beach Time
Since you’ll need to avoid swimming for at least five days post-vasectomy, here’s how to work around it:
- Schedule Smartly – Plan your vasectomy a week or more before any trips or plans to be in the water – again this includes the pool, lake, or ocean.
- Take a Break from the Water – Use the recovery for other relaxing activities like reading, grilling, or watching TV
- Book Early – Summer appointments can fill up fast, so schedule yours in advance to pick the best date. We usually open our scheduling slots about 60 days ahead.
- Here is our schedule link
Easy Travel for Surrounding Areas
Our Durham-Chapel Hill office is conveniently located for patients traveling from across North Carolina and beyond. We regularly see patients from Charlotte, Western NC, and Virginia, and we even had a recent patient travel all the way from Kentucky just for our single-visit vasectomy procedure. With our streamlined approach that only offers single-visit procedures, you can get the care you need with minimal disruption to your schedule. At His Choice Durham Chapel Hill, you can get everything completed in a single visit. Most patients are only at our clinic for 45 minutes and the procedure only takes 15 min or less. Please see our videos for details on our clinic and flow.
What to Expect After Your Vasectomy
The procedure is quick—usually about 10-15 minutes—and recovery is generally smooth. Most men experience mild discomfort for a few days, which can be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers and rest. Avoid heavy lifting and intense physical activity for about a week, but most men are back to normal routines within a few days.
Ready to Schedule?
If you’ve been thinking about a vasectomy, summer is a great time to take the next step. At His Choice Durham-Chapel Hill, we offer expert, no-scalpel vasectomy procedures with a quick recovery time. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and make this summer the season you take control of your reproductive choices!
