Are there any do's and don'ts to pay attention to prior to my vasectomy, up to the day of?

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Published on Mar 22, 2019

There are no limitations necessary before. Be sure to follow all of the stipulations after, however.

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There are no limitations necessary before. Be sure to follow all of the stipulations after, however.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Robert D. Oates, MD, FACS

Published on May 22, 2018

Not really, other than to have your plans set for the day of and the days after, according to the advice of the doctor doing the vasectomy. We all have our own thoughts about what to do on the day of after the vasectomy, how many days off from work, when to resume exercise,etc.

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Answered by Robert D. Oates, MD, FACS

Not really, other than to have your plans set for the day of and the days after, according to the advice of the doctor doing the vasectomy. We all have our own thoughts about what to do on the day of after the vasectomy, how many days off from work, when to resume exercise,etc.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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