Vasectomy: How much out of pocket?

Does anyone have any idea how much it would cost to get a vasectomy out of pocket in the state of Michigan? My insurance won't cover it yet.

Don't do it!

It caused my husband to have a constant ache in his balls for years until he had it reversed. It felt like he always had "blue balls". It's just not worth it!

This is from the New York times:

Chronic Pain

Research indicates that up to a third of men have some pain in or around the testes that lasts longer than 3 months. In a study of 700,000 vasectomized patients, up to 10% reported long-term chronic pain around the testicles. In one survey, 19% of subjects reported chronic pain that was simply a nuisance, and 12% reported more severe pain. Another study that followed men for an average of 19 months reported that 27% had some pain in the testicles, although, in the great majority, the pain was brief.

Causes of Chronic Pain. In many cases the source of the pain after vasectomy is not known, although some of the following conditions may be a source of pain:
Scarring from the surgery

Obstruction of part of the epididymis that causes swelling in another section
Pinched nerves

In about 1% of all vasectomies, the epididymis becomes so congested with dead sperm and fluid that the patient feels a dull ache in his testicles. This condition, called chronic orchialgia, usually disappears within 6 months.
Some experts believe that granulomas may cause more chronic pain than generally believed. Other experts point out, however, that open-ended procedures, which increase the risk for granuloma production, result in less pain than closed-ended techniques that produce fewer granulomas.

Treatments for Chronic Pain. Surgery may be required if time or more conservative measures fail to relieve pain.

Procedures may include:
Removal of the epididymis and surrounding tissue tends to be effective if the pain is in the scrotum (the sac that contains the testes) and if abnormalities in the epididymis can be observed using ultrasound.

A surgical procedure that blocks nerves in the sperm cord can bring relief in severe cases.

Surgery to reverse vasectomy (vasovasostomy) may relieve chronic pain. In one study, nearly 70% of men became pain free, although researchers were unable to discover any biologic differences after the procedure that might explain such relief.

Depends on which pocket....hehe...no, but seriously, I'm pretty sure u should be able to set up a payment plan for whoever is performing it...usually they're willing to try and work something out. Call and ask your physician and they should be able to refer u to someone in the company that handles the scheduling and so forth.

I'm in Wisconsin and my insurance bill said it was about $500.

About one year's worth of diapers.

suggest u contact Planned Parenthood Services and ask them

I know a guy in Mexico who will do it for free.

And a few beers.

its around 500 to 800 it depends on the doctor and the area,if you live in upper it may be more

There is also a new permanent method of female birth control that is out. According to the website it can be done in half the time of a vasectomy and involves NO incision. Check it out at www.essure.com. You didn't say whetther or not you were married, but, I just thought I'd mention that to you for reference.

Back in 1989 I went to a non-profit clinic. It was $250 cash. I am told today the cost at a non-profit clinic is about $600 +/- $100 nationwide.

This is cheap birth control. Look at the cost spread over 20 years.

If you wait until your insurance covers it, your co-pay will likely be under $100.