No. The area is numbed and the patient is given a sedative.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
These days, a vasectomy by an experienced urologist very rarely hurts. New techniques, such as anesthesia that can be delivered by a jet spray rather than a needle, explain why the vast majority of patients in such situations describe their vasectomy as painless.
In addition, the "no-scalpel" technique, which can be performed with the above mentioned "no-needle" technique, is a shorter, less-invasive procedure done with special instruments. The risk of painful complications after the no- scalpel vasectomy, such as bleeding, have also been shown to be reduced.
Put plainly, this procedure is one where physician experience can make a difference.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
There should only be minor discomfort during the procedure and afterwards, there is mild discomfort for a couple of days. Discomfort can be controlled with ibuprofen.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
A vasectomy is done under local anesthetic. There is some discomfot but no real pain.
Published on Jul 11, 2012