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Can impacts to my groin after a vasectomy cause failure years later?
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I had a vasectomy performed 3 years ago. My urologist cauterized the upper ends of my vas and utilized fascial interposition via titanium hemoclips to also clamp my bottom ends out of alignment. I have been str... Read more
My doctor says when I drop off my sperm sample, transit doesn't matter after collection because they only look for dead sperm. Is that correct?
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Almost all the websites I read say to get semen samples to the office/lab within 1 hour of collecting them. But my doctor said it doesn't matter how long it takes to get the sample to them because they only loo... Read more
I want a no-scalpel vasectomy. Apparently, the metal wire retainer on my teeth may cause electrical shocks during the procedure. Advice?
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I want a no-scalpel vasectomy. I had a consultation appointment over the phone and was told that the doctor may refuse to do the vasectomy based on the electrical shocks my retainer on the back of my teeth migh... Read more
Why are my testicles still incredibly sore 11 days after vasectomy?
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I had a vasectomy on Feb. 21st. Why are my testicles still incredibly sore, especially on the bottoms? The slightest touch can make me feel nauseous. I followed all the doctor's orders—ice packs, rest, pills,... Read more
After a vasectomy, is it common to have dull soreness in your right lower abdomen and testicle if you had an inguinal hernia on that same side?
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I had a vasectomy two weeks ago. I still have dull soreness on my right lower abdomen and testicle. This is the same side I had an inguinal hernia. Is this common? Read more
How long does it take to heal from a hematoma after vasectomy?
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After having a vasectomy, I developed a hematoma on the right side. I am on antibiotics and anti-inflammatories. How long does it take to heal? Read more
I had a vasectomy about a month ago and have ejaculated via masturbation about 20 times. The last 5 times, my semen was discolored. Is this normal?
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I had a vasectomy about a month ago and have ejaculated via masturbation about 20 times. The last 5 times, my semen was a light brownish-red or white with 2-5 tiny brown clumps that almost look like small booge... Read more
I have been on medicine for 2 days and my testicle is still rock hard and 3x its normal size. What should I do?
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I had a vasectomy 7 days ago. By the time I saw my urologist on post-op day 5, my left testicle was extremely swollen and bruised. He said I have higher than normal bruising/swelling and a varicocele but was no... Read more
I still have pain and swelling about two months after vasectomy. Is this normal?
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I had my vasectomy about two months ago. The first 3 weeks were painful but I was getting better in week 4. In week 5, I was almost normal and felt I could move furniture. Two days later, it was like week 1 all... Read more
It's been 6 days since my vasectomy and I am still in pain. It feels like I have a double hernia. Is that possible? Is this normal?
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It's been 6 days since my vasectomy and I still have pain and swelling in my groin area. It feels like a double hernia. It hurts to go from sitting to standing and when standing for long periods. My testicles a... Read more
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I accidentally rubbed the scab off my vasectomy site. Am I fine? There is no bleeding, gap or pain.
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I recently rubbed the scab off on accident; it has been 6 days since vasectomy surgery. There is no bleeding, gap or pain, just uncolored skin. Am I fine? Read more
Should I be concerned with the bruise on my penis after vasectomy?
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I had a no-scalpel vasectomy yesterday. The procedure was fine and my surgical site is closed. I’m mostly ok, except there’s a bruise (not painful to the touch) on the right side of my penis, far away from ... Read more
Will a sperm granuloma happen every time I ejaculate after a no-scalpel vasectomy? Some of the time? How do I prevent and still be able to ejaculate?
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I had a no-scalpel vasectomy 4 months ago. It seemed to have healed normally. I've ejaculated several times with no issue. However, this most recent time a pill-size mass has developed, which is painful. How do... Read more
Can I get pregnant within 2 months of my husband having a vasectomy?
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My husband had a vasectomy on August 17. He has ejaculated 5 times since the procedure. He is not planning on going for the sperm check. If we have unprotected sex over the next few months (September and Octobe... Read more
Can nocturnal emissions still occur after a vasectomy?
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I have retractile testicles on both sides and didn't consider that this could be an issue post-vasectomy. What is going to happen now?
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My right side retracts most frequently into the groin. I'm able to push both back into the scrotum freely. I didn't know or think of this being an issue related to having a vas. My GP does in-office, no scalpel... Read more
Am I a candidate for a vasectomy reversal?
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I had a vasectomy 6 months ago and both of my post semen analyses, done at 3 months and 6 months have come back as ‘non motile sperm present.’ 28 million non motile sperm was my first sample. I didn’t hav... Read more
I have chronic pain after my vasectomy. How long will this last?
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I had a vasectomy 3 months ago. Had a huge hematoma, one operation, then another due to suspect infection.3 months on, my right side is still a lot bigge. The tubes to my testicle are very hard. I have chronic ... Read more
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