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How long does it take to recover from a vasectomy?
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Will I need to take time off from work to recoup from a vasectomy? What about working out, will I need to take it easy for a few days? Read more
Can i begin exercising the day after I have a vasectomy?
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Are there any physical activity restrictions after a vasectomy? Read more
I had my vasectomy six months ago and have just provided my 2nd sample for evaluation after 50 ejaculations. The sample came back positive.
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This seems impossible to me that I could still have living sperm six months later, but he wants me to have 25 more ejaculations and get my sample tested again. Is it possible I still have some sperm left or am ... Read more
Is a vasectomy covered by insurance?
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Does Medicare and/or insurance supplement cover vasectomies? Read more
How long after a vasectomy can I do watersports like surfing?
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I have heard that I could not surf for 6-8 weeks after a vasectomy because of pollutants and bacteria in the ocean. Is this true? I need to know since I am planning on a surf trip in the next month or so. Read more
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Could sperm absorption cause health problems?
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Sperm absorption after 40 years. I am now 73 years of age with many health problems. Could sperm absorption be causing my health problems? Read more
Can the vas deferens tubes reconnect after 27 years?
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I had a vasectomy 27 years ago. Is it possible for the vas deferens tubes to grow back to together? Read more
I'm scheduled to have a vasectomy under general anesthesia. How will the recovery differ?
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I went in to have second vasectomy after getting a reversal 10 years ago. The procedure couldn't be completed because there was too much scar tissue. I now have to do it under general anesthesia. Should I be co... Read more
Is there a shot for a male so that we can't get a woman pregnant and if so, what is it called and what year did it come out?
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Is there a shot for a male so that we can't get a woman pregnant and if so, what is it called and what year did it come out? Read more
My husband went in for a vasectomy and afterwards was referred to a urologist. Is this normal? Should he be concerned?
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My husband got a vasectomy. They started on the right side of his testicle and were having problems getting to the vas deferens because of old scar tissue. He completed the other side successfully. Now, he has ... Read more
Should I be concerned if, after a vasectomy, my doc is seeing an increased number of non-motile sperm with each sample brought in?
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I had a vasectomy March of 2014. The 1st sample was negative (1/2015), the 2nd had 1 (8/2015), and the 3rd sample was fresh and had 2 (9/2015). Initially, we were told we needed 2 negative samples in a row to b... Read more
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