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What are the risks of having a vasectomy twice?
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I had a vasectomy 4 years ago and a vasectomy reversal a year after. We are done having children now. Would a second vasectomy be too risky? Read more
I have a lump and discomfort in left testicle after vasectomy. Is this normal?
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A year and a half ago I had a vasectomy. Yesterday at work I felt some discomfort in my left testicle, I ignored it until I went home and showered. While washing I noticed a lump behind my left testicle, and it... Read more
I had a vasectomy 16 days ago. The incision has not healed and it feels like the sutures are connected to my scrotum. Is this possible?
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I had a vasectomy 16 days ago. The incision (1.5-2.5 cm) has not healed and feels like the sutures are connected to the tissue under my scrotum. Is this possible? The incision itself does not seem to be healing... Read more
Can a vasectomy cause a buildup of scar tissue that later on affects a man's prostate size?
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I'm 73 years old and my urine flow is slower. I had a vasectomy 30 years ago. Could the procedure cause a buildup of scar tissue that later affects a man's prostate size and function? Read more
48 hours after vasectomy, I've been experiencing a weaker than normal urine stream and some discomfort when urinating. Is this normal?
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It's been 48 hours since I had a vasectomy. I've been experiencing a weaker than normal urine stream and some discomfort when urinating. The pain has been manageable. I have a varicocele (has been present for y... Read more
On my scrotum I can see the puncture hole. There is no bleeding or discharge of any kind, but there is a visible hole. Will that go away after time?
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I can open the hole a bit and it's sealed within the hole. Just wondering if I'll always have a new hole there or if it will seal up over time. Thank you! Read more
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
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Can a man get his wife pregnant 8 years after a vasectomy?
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I had a vasectomy eight years ago and my wife thinks she's pregnant. Is this possible that I could get her pregnant?We have not used any kind of birth control since the vasectomy. We still have a very active se... Read more
Vasectomy when 28. 30 years later, my epididymitis is the same size as my testicle.
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I don't know exactly when it happened but about 10 years ago, I noticed my epididymis was the size of my testicle. It didn't happen gradually, either. One day I just noticed it was large. Ever since my vasectom... 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
It has been 7 days since my vasectomy and my testicles are still very sore, tender, and in need of support. I'm becoming concerned. Should I be?
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I notice very little improvement in the symptoms since the day after the procedure. It is interfering with my daily activities. 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 it possible to have my entire vas deferens removed?
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Vasectomies can and sometimes do fail. For this reason, I would like to have my entire vas deferens removed. Is this possible? Read more
Due to an undescended testicle, my invasive vasectomy two years ago failed. I want to be sterile and keep my testicle. What are my options?
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An in-office vasectomy was not possible, so I was placed under general anesthesia and my undescended testicle was temporarily removed from my scrotum so that the vas deferens could be cut. The doctor was uncer... Read more
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