I ejaculated 48hrs after my vasectomy. Is that bad? Will it affect anything?

If I ejaculate more than 20 times, within 2 weeks, am I sterile?

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More About Doctor John C. McHugh, MD

Published on Apr 06, 2018

Most likely this is not a problem. The reason urologists tell patients to wait a week or so is for the ends of the vas deferens to seal. I don't feel it will contribute to the probability of recanalization because the end on the opposite side of the testicle is unaffected by ejaculation. You may however be more susceptible to a sperm granuloma if sperm leaked out. A sperm granuloma is fairly common and usually results in a small pea sized knot which as a rule causes no issues.

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

Most likely this is not a problem. The reason urologists tell patients to wait a week or so is for the ends of the vas deferens to seal. I don't feel it will contribute to the probability of recanalization because the end on the opposite side of the testicle is unaffected by ejaculation. You may however be more susceptible to a sperm granuloma if sperm leaked out. A sperm granuloma is fairly common and usually results in a small pea sized knot which as a rule causes no issues.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Kenneth A. Essig, MD

Published on Apr 05, 2018

That will not affect anything.

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Answered by Kenneth A. Essig, MD

That will not affect anything.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Robert D. Oates, MD, FACS

Published on Apr 05, 2018

Hi. Ejaculation 48 hours will not do any damage. However, it is best to get the 6 or 8 week post-vasectomy semen analysis to show there are no sperm in the ejaculate. Do not use number of ejaculates as an indication that no sperm will be present.

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Answered by Robert D. Oates, MD, FACS

Hi. Ejaculation 48 hours will not do any damage. However, it is best to get the 6 or 8 week post-vasectomy semen analysis to show there are no sperm in the ejaculate. Do not use number of ejaculates as an indication that no sperm will be present.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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