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Hello, and welcome to Vasectomy Information! If you are considering vasectomy, you've come to the right place! This site is a mixture of general information, advice from our online Doctor, informative articles, contributions from our visitors and carefully selected web links. The links to all of our site content are on the right, below is information on our main features and updates, and further down we have some advice for you if you are considering having a vasectomy.
 New vasectomy discussion forum
March 15. This website came out of the newsgroup alt.support.vasectomy. Unfortunately, in recent years the spammers have taken over, with little we could do to keep them out. In starting this new online forum it's hoped we can get back to the good atmosphere we had in alt.support.vasectomy - but spam free.
Vasectomy pictures
We have a section of vasectomy pictures submitted by visitors to this site. We are still looking for pictures - especially pictures of straightforward procedures with normal recovery in order to help men know what is, and isn't normal. If you are having a vasectomy, please consider the idea of taking some pictures during your recovery for us to post. Have a look at the pictures page to see what we are trying to achieve, and find out how to submit your recovery photo's. Details of recent additions to this page are below.
February 8. Added a new picture illustrating bruising on the penis after vasectomy taken on day 3 that was sent in with a question to our Ask the Doctor section.
January 29. Added a new set of pictures that show unusual bruising and swelling after a vasovasostomy (vasectomy reversal). These pictures were sent in to our Ask the Doctor section to illustrate the problem one of our contributors had following his vasovasostomy.
January 23. Added a new set of pictures showing severe bruising to the testicles, penis and abdomen 4 days post-procedure with a hematoma complication. I have updated this page on January 30 with four new pictures of the recovery taken on days 6 and 11.
Vasectomy stories
In this section, we invite visitors to write about their experiences of vasectomy. We have a wide variety of stories now, dating back to 1999 when the newsgroup started. Every month I pick a story to feature from our collection of site visitors personal experiences. This month I've chosen to feature Steve and Lisa's story. This month I've chosen to feature Steve and Lisa's story. Steve has been a long time supporter of the newsgroup and this site. His story has been online since October 2001 with occasional updates. It's fair to say it's been one of the most read stories in the collection over the years. Steve has suffered from post vasectomy pain syndrome, and I think it's worth showcasing this particular story to highlight what can occasionally happen.
The newest story is Kevin #2's story added on April 27. He is a 44 year old father of three that has been contemplating having a vasectomy for years, but never quite managed to go through with it until now. Kevin had difficulties during the procedure (including a nurse feeling sick!) because of a tight scrotum. The doctor told him he might have to have it done under a general anesthetic, but in the end it was done under a local.
Also added recently (April 20) is Tim #3's story. Tim has suffered with chronic epididymitis most of his adult life, and is childfree. Getting his doctor to agree to vasectomy was an uphill struggle.
Other stories recently added include Max #2's story added on April 13. Max has three kids from his previous marriage, and his partner has a son too. The pill didn't work for Max's first wife, so this time round he's gone for the snip.
For full listings, please go to the vasectomy stories section.
Ask The Doctor
If you would like to ask advice from one of the top Doctors a question on Vasectomy, Vasectomy Reversal or Male Infertility now is your chance! Dr. E. Karpman M.D. is our resident expert, and is willing to answer your questions, or offer general advice. Some new questions were added on February 25, and the page has a new look. Please visit the Ask the Doctor page to read these questions, or ask a question of your own.
My Blog
To keep up to date with the latest news and research on vasectomy and related men's health issues, please visit my vasectomy blog. The latest updates are listed on the menu bar on the right. I look for news and new research on a regular basis, and when I see anything that is relevant or interesting I blog about it. The blog is updated fairly regularly.
Is vasectomy the right choice for you?
Firstly, we should point out that vasectomy should be considered permanent. It's not a method of birth control that can be turned on or off as required, therefore is not the right choice for everybody and you must be absolutely sure that this is what you want before signing the consent form.
If you are considering the procedure, then the first step is to decide if it's the right choice for you, and it's what you want. To help you through the decision, we have an FAQ section based on the most asked questions in the newsgroup and our Ask the Doctor page. We also have a checklist that follows on from the FAQ that might help you to think of questions to ask your doctor if you go for a pre-vasectomy consultation. As part of the decision making process, you should be considering the risks and benefits as well as any potential complications of the procedure. We have a variety of articles that discuss these important issues, plus links to research articles.
If you have made the decision to go ahead, then you will want to know what procedures are available, the differences between them and their relative risks and benefits. You'll also want to know how to prepare for the procedure and what to expect on the big day.
If you have already undergone the operation, then you will want to know how to take care of yourself afterwards including what is/isn't normal in the way of bruising and swelling and after care in general. Please check the links opposite for information on these topics.
Question not answered, or you want to chat to men with a vasectomy?
If you need further information, or just want to chat then we have several options available for you.
- You can post a question to our Vasectomy Discussion Forum.
- You can join in the chat in our chat room.The best time of day to chat in the is afternoon/evening EST (GMT -5 hours).
- You can use our Ask the Doctor page to ask our resident expert Dr. E. Karpman M.D. a question.
About us
Please be aware that we are not doctors or psychologists. Just men that either have been through, or are contemplating having a vasectomy. Also please note that the webmaster is not a doctor, and has no medical qualifications. If you are considering a vasectomy, please make sure that you discuss all options and concerns with your physician prior to agreeing to any procedures. We strongly believe that visitors to this site should have the benefit of viewing medical texts whole, and in context. Therefore medical information will usually be an HTML link to the original document. The information you find on this site is designed to support, not replace the relationship that exists between you and your doctor.
If you have any comments or suggestions about the website, or if you would like to post your personal experience or submit any site content, please click the Email Webmaster link on any of the pages.
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