Is it necessary to ejaculate before vasectomy?

Is it necessary to ejaculate before vasectomy? The person I am asking for has been completely celibate for several months and has not ejaculated at all in that time. He is asking if it would be best to do before the vasectomy procedure or if it’s okay that he doesn’t. Please advise.

Answers from doctors (2)


Robert D. Oates, MD, FACS

Published on Apr 22, 2019

Hi,

It really does not matter whether you ejaculate before the vasectomy, but it is important after the vasectomy to help clear the sperm—a process that takes several weeks.

Hope this helps,

Dr. Oates, Boston

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Answered by Robert D. Oates, MD, FACS

Hi,

It really does not matter whether you ejaculate before the vasectomy, but it is important after the vasectomy to help clear the sperm—a process that takes several weeks.

Hope this helps,

Dr. Oates, Boston

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor John C. McHugh, MD

Published on Dec 20, 2018

Dealer's choice. I am not aware of any benefit or contraindication of whether you do or don't ejaculate before a vasectomy.

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

Dealer's choice. I am not aware of any benefit or contraindication of whether you do or don't ejaculate before a vasectomy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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