Pictures of extreme bruising and swelling after vasectomy with a hematoma complication

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These pictures were added January 23, 2008 and they show bruising and swelling after a vasectomy that is perhaps very unusual. The first 3 pictures were taken on the fourth day following surgery via the scalpel method, and the later ones were submitted as the recovery progressed.

"I had quite a bit of pain (7 out of 10) for about 1.5 hours three hours after the procedure, although it then subsided once the pain killers kicked in and the bruising and swelling was evident the following morning which was about 16 hours after the operation. The operation itself was absolutely fine with no problems whatsoever.

The swelling was as its worst 24 hours after the operation and was about 15% more than the photos show. The abdominal bruising showed up on day three. As you can see, my left side is much better than the right side. Not that I think it has anything to do with it, but just in case (and for reference) I am a serious amateur triathlete and cycle approx 15,000km a year in addition to running and swimming regularly".

	Day 4 - Bruising on testicles, front of penis and abdominal bruise
	Day 4 - Bruising on testicles, underside of penis and abdominal bruise
	Day 4 - This picture shows the incision above the right testicle, plus all the bruising and swelling.
	This picture was taken on day 6.
	This picture was taken on day 6.
	Day 11. "Abdominal bruises are still a bit tender, but hardly any other pain. The Hematoma has not yet reduced in size and is about one and a half times the size if my testicle at the moment. Hopefully it will start to get smaller! At least I am able to swim now."
	This picture was also taken on day 11.

Many thanks to our contributor for submitting these pictures and allowing us to use them. If you are having a vasectomy, please consider the idea of taking some pictures during your recovery for us to post, as we feel that it will help men know what is, and isn't normal. We aren't looking for just extreme bruising and swelling picture as above, but also pictures of straightforward vasectomy with normal recovery. As with the above pictures, complete anonymity is guaranteed, and for the purposes of taste and decency, photo's will be edited to be shown in a clinical context. If you are happy to participate, please visit the section index page for photographer's tips and the email address to send your pictures to.

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