I got a handout after my vasectomy that says no ejaculations until two weeks after the procedure. Is this accurate?

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Richard D. Levin, MD, FACS

Published on Apr 26, 2017

That is our policy as well.

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Answered by Richard D. Levin, MD, FACS

That is our policy as well.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Anand Shridharani, MD

Published on Mar 28, 2017

This is incorrect. The time constraint is just one week.

Answered by Anand Shridharani, MD (View Profile)

This is incorrect. The time constraint is just one week.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Yair Walzer, MD, FRCS

Published on Mar 24, 2017

No. You can ejaculate once you are comfortable. Give it at least several days however.

Answered by Yair Walzer, MD, FRCS (View Profile)

No. You can ejaculate once you are comfortable. Give it at least several days however.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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