Should I go back and see my doctor? I don't really want to pay another co-pay for no reason.
Yes, the "dartos" muscle layer of the scrotum is very vascular.
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Regarding the co-pay, there would be none as this follow up is in the "global" period. The small opening takes about 1-2 weeks to heal completely and sometimes can partially reopen if the skin is stretched for any reason. The likelihood is that all is well. You might place Neosporin on the area. If continues, see the doctor.
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Yes, you may experience slight oozing of red-tinged discharge from the incision for up to two weeks. If it is yellow or looks like it might be infected you need to return to your doctor.
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If the bleeding is scant (a small spot occasionally) I would wait a few days more if there are no other concerns. Don't be shy to contact your doctor if there is concern. There should be no charges incurred for a followup visit within a 90 day global period.
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Mild bleeding from vasectomy site is possible within 2 weeks after vasectomy, I would not alarm about it
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If the bleeding is minor with no pain, swelling or fever, it generally will dry up and heal over on its own
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It is normal to have some small amounts of spotting from an incision. If it is more than that, I would see your doctor. Vasectomy has at least a 30 day global period typically, so there should be no copay.
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Scrotal skin is very vascular. Drops of blood for several weeks is not worrisome
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After about a week the little bit of oozing blood from the operative site really should've stopped so if it continues call your doctor
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Slight oozing is usually not a problem and will stop with pressure. If more, then see a physician.
Regards,
Russel Willians,MD
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A little bleeding from the wound, as it heals, from time to time should not be worrisome. Internal bleeding would be a different matter and requires attention of your doctor.
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