Vasectomy Questions

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I had my vasectomy 7 years ago and all went according to plan. I had my count rechecked last spring, just for extra certainty and again, all was well. I also have been diagnosed with hypogonadism and had been u... Read more

It's been 7 days since my vasectomy. Today I tried masturbation and during the climax, hardly anything came out. In fact, it felt like there was a pressure build-up in the testicles. I'm worried if I try again ... Read more

I had a vasectomy and 3 months later started having problems with post-ejaculation pain. It is a sharp spasm that shoots up the side of my lower abdomen. The location, I would say, is the right and left side of... Read more

I had a vasectomy 9 weeks ago and my first sample came back negative. Do I need to go back for a second semen analysis? Thank you. Read more

I had a vasectomy on April 29, 2019. I healed pretty well but developed pain 4 days later. Long story short, I went back to the urologist who did the procedure a week later. He said I have a hematoma. I’m fee... Read more

I developed 3 large hematomas 5 weeks after vasectomy. The incision leaked for a while but started much more last weekend, and a metal clip came out. A urologist inspected and popped the hematoma closest to the... Read more

I had a vasectomy a little over a month ago. Now that I am mostly healed I notice the vas deferens are attached to the inside of my scrotal skin. I can feel that the tubes have a lot of tension. Is that okay or... Read more

I’m about 4 weeks post-vasectomy and one of the incision sites isn’t healing properly. The stitches are gone but the scrotum is bunched around the incision site. It is still sensitive to the touch and my bo... Read more

My stitches dissolved 7 days after my vasectomy. However, the opening is deep; I can see my insides a little bit. There's no pain, bleeding, or drainage, just a hole in my scrotum. What's the best way to get th... Read more

I have had a number of episodes of epididymitis since having my vasectomy. Everything I read says that the main cause of it is usually an STD. Mine typically resolve on their own. I also don’t have any of the... Read more

I had my vasectomy about 2.5 weeks ago with little to no issues, other than Dr having a harder time finding right side vas. I’ve noticed though, since around this time, my lower back is sore and stiff. I’v... Read more

My boyfriend says he had a vasectomy 30 years ago but I am currently pregnant. How is this possible?! And no, I have not cheated. Read more

My partner claims he had a vasectomy 24 years ago, but I'm 30 years old and our son is now 2. Is this even possible? Read more

I read that men who develop more aggressive forms of prostate cancer underwent vasectomies years ago. Is this true? Do you believe this research is true? Are there any other "lesser known," long-term risks to a... Read more

On day 5, I developed a large ball of fluid/blood above and behind my right testicle. It is the size of a green grape and just as firm as a slightly overripe grape. Using a heating pad, taking ibuprofen, and re... Read more

I've had a scrotal hematoma for 2 months. The stitched area has suddenly gotten red and soft while the surrounding area is very firm. Why isn't ice helping? I've had two ultrasounds, both confirming the hematom... Read more

I had a vasectomy 3 weeks ago. I started experiencing pain 1 week after the procedure. I saw the doctor 2 weeks after the procedure and they prescribed antibiotics. I am almost done with them and only feel a li... Read more

I had an open-ended vasectomy in August 2018. The first semen sample in November 2018 had 0-2 dead sperm. The second sample in Jan 2019 had 0-2 dead sperm. Now the third sample in April 2019 showed 0-2 dead spe... Read more