I ejaculated 11 days after a vasectomy reversal. Recovery has been routine w/ what doctor suggested. No increased pain or swelling since. Am I OK?

I ejaculated 11 days after a vasectomy reversal. Recovery has been routine w/ what doctor suggested. No increased pain or swelling since. Am I OK? Before you tell me that it isn't recommended, I know. I will continue to follow my doctor's orders for the next 2-3 weeks. I'm just curious if there are any signs I should look for that would indicate anything is wrong. To be honest, I feel quite a bit better today than I did beforehand.

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More About Doctor John C. McHugh, MD

Published on Aug 29, 2019

Most likely no harm has been done. Continuing with your plan is the thing to do. Anecdotally, I had a patient who had sex the night of the reversal (don't try this at home!) and all went well; it achieved pregnancy.

Answered by John C. McHugh, MD (View Profile)

Most likely no harm has been done. Continuing with your plan is the thing to do. Anecdotally, I had a patient who had sex the night of the reversal (don't try this at home!) and all went well; it achieved pregnancy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Robert D. Oates, MD, FACS

Published on Jul 17, 2019

Yes, you are OK.

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Answered by Robert D. Oates, MD, FACS

Yes, you are OK.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Naresh Parajuli, MBBS, FRACGP

Published on Jul 26, 2018

You sound perfectly alright and I do not think you need to worry about anything at this stage. Just follow your doctors advice. You are fine.

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Answered by Naresh Parajuli, MBBS, FRACGP

You sound perfectly alright and I do not think you need to worry about anything at this stage. Just follow your doctors advice. You are fine.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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