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I had a vasectomy performed 3 years ago. My urologist cauterized the upper ends of my vas and utilized fascial interposition via titanium hemoclips to also clamp my bottom ends out of alignment. I have been str... Read more

The urologist that performed the vasectomy on me diagnosed me with a hematoma 7 days after. He initially said it didn't warrant an operation but then wavered on that. He is really pushing me to have surgery to ... Read more

Almost all the websites I read say to get semen samples to the office/lab within 1 hour of collecting them. But my doctor said it doesn't matter how long it takes to get the sample to them because they only loo... Read more

I want a no-scalpel vasectomy. I had a consultation appointment over the phone and was told that the doctor may refuse to do the vasectomy based on the electrical shocks my retainer on the back of my teeth migh... Read more

What will happen if I masturbate the day after my vasectomy? Read more

It's been nearly 2 weeks since my vasectomy. I noticed a small, pea-sized lump on my left scrotum, under one of the cuts. Is this normal? Read more

I had a vasectomy on Feb. 21st. Why are my testicles still incredibly sore, especially on the bottoms? The slightest touch can make me feel nauseous. I followed all the doctor's orders—ice packs, rest, pills,... Read more

How much semen is needed for testing to make sure no sperm is left? Read more

A man I’m dating told me he had a vasectomy 18 years ago and that vasectomies are only 50% effective. Is this true? Read more

I had a vasectomy 8 days ago. I have no complications, but I'm concerned that I'm not getting an erection. I've never had a problem until now. Is this normal? Read more

I’m 48. I had a vasectomy 14 years ago. Ever since, when ejaculating, it seems only the right testicle empties and left remains full. I don’t experience any pain. This didn’t happen before the vasectomy. ... Read more

My doctor, who was trained in Germany, told me to wait six weeks after my vasectomy to have sex. Is he just being extra cautious? Read more

I had a vasectomy two weeks ago. I still have dull soreness on my right lower abdomen and testicle. This is the same side I had an inguinal hernia. Is this common? Read more

I had a vasectomy in 2002. I was cleared by the doctor to have sex without risk of being fertile. I have since been divorced. I dated another woman, who is now claiming she is pregnant and cites I'm the only on... Read more

Hi, is it possible for a vasectomy to reverse naturally after 4 years? What is the rate of this kind of failure? Read more

I was curious to know how much a vasectomy costs if you pay out-of-pocket and not through insurance. Read more

Why do I have to wait seven days to have sex after my vasectomy? Read more

After having a vasectomy, I developed a hematoma on the right side. I am on antibiotics and anti-inflammatories. How long does it take to heal? Read more

My wife and I have a very healthy sex life. Would it be harmful to masturbate or have her assist with masturbation a few days after my vasectomy? I have no swelling or pain. I’ve been taking Aleve every 12 ho... Read more

I had a vasectomy about a month ago and have ejaculated via masturbation about 20 times. The last 5 times, my semen was a light brownish-red or white with 2-5 tiny brown clumps that almost look like small booge... Read more