Pictures of extreme bruising and swelling after a vasovasostomy

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These pictures were added January 29, 2008 and they 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. Many thanks to the contributor for allowing me to use the pictures in this section.

"We were extremely relieved when we FINALLY found your site containing real images of other patients going through the same thing, even though it was post vasectomy. We haven't been able to relate his experience with anyone until last night. It was very helpful, and I want to thank you for that. I want you to use them so that we could possibly help someone else out in knowing that this thing DOES happen, and this is what it looks like. I haven't been able to find ANYTHING concerning post vasovasostomy hematoma - so thank you so much, we really appreciate it."

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	Day 1, 4 hours after the operation. "The scrotum started swelling IMMEDIATELY following surgery turning dark purple, then nearly black. I started documenting this information because I was extremely worried that these symptoms would worsen. And I was right."
	Day 1, 12 hours after the operation. "Within 8 hours after the procedure, my husband started experiencing tremendous pain accompanied with bruising and swelling in the right side of his groin. We prayed that this would be normal side effects from the reversal, and would eventually ease."
	24 hours after the operation.
	48 hours after the operation.
	4 days after the operation.
	5 days after the operation.
	9 days after the operation.
	9 days after the operation.

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.

Thanks for viewing this page, and I hope you will consider joining the contributor above by submitting pictures you think will be of help to your fellow men!

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