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What happens to the upper vas after a vasectomy?
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I had a vasectomy 12 days ago. I was sitting down and when I went to stand up I felt a new sensation that I can't quite describe. It wasn't painful, but more of a light pressure that seemed to move. Do the uppe... Read more
How likely is it for a vasectomy to fail after 15 years?
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How likely is it for a vasectomy to fail after 15 years? Read more
Is it normal to have what appears to be a semen discharge after my vasectomy, which was done roughly 6 months ago?
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I think about sex on a regular basis and I'm 61 years of age. Is it normal to have what appears to be a semen discharge after my vasectomy, which was done roughly 6 months ago? Read more
Is it normal to bruise on one side of my penis shaft after vasectomy?
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Is it normal to bruise on one side of my penis shaft after vasectomy? I remember the doc saying he had a harder time getting the vas on that side. Thanks. Read more
Should I elect for surgery on my scrotal hematoma?
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The urologist that performed the vasectomy on me diagnosed me with a hematoma 7 days after. He initially said it didn't warrant an operation but then wavered on that. He is really pushing me to have surgery to ... Read more
What will happen if I masturbate the day after my vasectomy?
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What will happen if I masturbate the day after my vasectomy? Read more
Is it normal to have a pea-sized lump on your scrotum 2 weeks after vasectomy?
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It's been nearly 2 weeks since my vasectomy. I noticed a small, pea-sized lump on my left scrotum, under one of the cuts. Is this normal? Read more
How much semen is needed for testing to make sure no sperm is left?
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How much semen is needed for testing to make sure no sperm is left? Read more
How effective are vasectomies at preventing pregnancy?
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A man I’m dating told me he had a vasectomy 18 years ago and that vasectomies are only 50% effective. Is this true? Read more
I'm unable to get an erection 8 days after vasectomy. Is this normal?
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I had a vasectomy 8 days ago. I have no complications, but I'm concerned that I'm not getting an erection. I've never had a problem until now. Is this normal? Read more
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During post-vasectomy ejaculation, why does one testicle feel like it empties and the other doesn't?
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I’m 48. I had a vasectomy 14 years ago. Ever since, when ejaculating, it seems only the right testicle empties and left remains full. I don’t experience any pain. This didn’t happen before the vasectomy. ... Read more
My doctor said to wait six weeks after the vasectomy to have sex. Is that necessary?
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My doctor, who was trained in Germany, told me to wait six weeks after my vasectomy to have sex. Is he just being extra cautious? Read more
Did my vasectomy fail? Is it possible for one sperm to slip through?
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I had a vasectomy in 2002. I was cleared by the doctor to have sex without risk of being fertile. I have since been divorced. I dated another woman, who is now claiming she is pregnant and cites I'm the only on... Read more
Is it possible for a vasectomy to reverse naturally after 4 years? What is the rate of this kind of failure?
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Hi, is it possible for a vasectomy to reverse naturally after 4 years? What is the rate of this kind of failure? Read more
How much is a vasectomy if you pay out-of-pocket and not through insurance?
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I was curious to know how much a vasectomy costs if you pay out-of-pocket and not through insurance. Read more
Why do I have to wait seven days to have sex after my vasectomy?
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Why do I have to wait seven days to have sex after my vasectomy? Read more
How do you know whether a vasectomy has failed?
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My husband had a vasectomy 15 years ago before I ever met him. Since then, he found out the doctor who did his surgery was sued for malpractice due to a 95% failure rate. Is there a way to find out, without a s... Read more
I have a lot of swelling 5 days after vasectomy, and the area is extremely painful to touch. What should I do? Is something wrong?
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I have a lot of swelling 5 days after vasectomy, and the area is extremely painful to touch. A light touch where the tube inside was cut feels like a 1,000-pound impact; it is extremely painful. What should I d... Read more
When should I be concerned about pain and swelling post-vasectomy?
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I’m 12 days post-vasectomy. The scalpel, tie off and cauterize method was used. I had bad pain (8-9/10 scale) and swelling for the first 8 days. Scrotal swelling has decreased but the pain is still apparent (... Read more
My doctor nicked a vein during the vasectomy procedure. What is the treatment for this?
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My doctor nicked a vein during the vasectomy procedure. The right side is fine, but the left side is twice the size and hard. I had more pain on the left side during the vasectomy. The doctor said it was normal... Read more
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