Do you have any vasectomy, or vasectomy reversal questions to ask the doctor?
Aug 9th 2009Post vasectomy pain syndrome
From Paul:- Brief history: • Had traditional vasectomy (closed-ended, open incisions) in early 2003. • General surgeon (did 2-3 per week) said left vas was difficult to find. Surgery seemed to take long but was eventually completed. • Experienced substantial pain on left side for several months and frequent urge to urinate for several weeks. [...]
Jul 18th 2009Miscellaneous symptoms after vasectomy & Post vasectomy pain syndrome
From Brian:- Hello Dr. Karpman, I had a bilateral, no-scalpel vasectomy 2 weeks ago. One opening near the front top of my right side, the other lower down toward the middle of the left. I felt absolutely no “tugging” pain during the procedure, which I’ll assume was due to the fact that the vas did [...]
Dec 3rd 2008Post vasectomy pain syndrome
From Tony:- I had a vasectomy about two years ago which was actually my second. Here is my history:1. Had my first vasectomy at 23 years old. My wife and I had three children already and we didn’t feel we wanted more. 2. At 28 we changed our mind and I had it reversed. We [...]
Sep 7th 2008Post vasectomy pain syndrome
From Brad:- I had a Vasectomy over 10 years ago. I had constant pain since. I saw a Urologist and was told that the only option was a Epididymectomy. I had the surgery and the pain got worst and I now suffer from Erectile disfunction. Why can’t we still do a reversal using part of [...]
May 10th 2008Post vasectomy pain syndrome
From Richard:- I’m a 37 year old family man with a very active lifestyle who enjoys exercising on a regular basis. Prior to my vasectomy several friends shared their experience and reassured me that the procedure was no problem and I would be back to myself within a few days. I race bikes at a [...]
Apr 13th 2008Post vasectomy pain syndrome
From Jerry:- I have been reading your articles. I had a vasectomy 20 years ago 1988 and still suffer from discomfort mostly on the right side as we speak. I am 57 years old and will due any recommended procedure to alleviate this pain. The discomfort started immediately after the procedure. Standing or sitting to [...]
Mar 14th 2008Post vasectomy pain syndrome
From Chris:- I have found your site very usefull and reassuring. However, I have a situation where my urologists ego and help for that matter are very flippant and condensending.I had about 2 week post surgery complained of pain on the left side. My doctor and his office said just give it time…no big deal….Well [...]
Feb 25th 2008Post vasectomy pain syndrome
From Eric:- I had a vasectomy performed in Jan 2006. The procedure itself was the worst pain I have ever experienced in my life! I literally felt like I was being ripped apart. This is no exaggeration. Since the procedure, I have had chronic pain. It is much worse in the right testicle, but I [...]
Feb 25th 2008Post vasectomy pain syndrome
From Beth:- My husband had a vasectomy performed exactly 5 months ago. I do not recall the exact time period, but his stitches on the left side came out too early. There was never a sign of infection, and ultimately the wound itself healed fine with the exception of a lump under the skin. My [...]
Jan 21st 2008Post vasectomy pain syndrome
From “Sorenut FL”:- I had a no scalpel vasectomy in 2002. I’m 51 yrs old. I had clips, and I believe also, cut and cauterized. Geez, I left out scattered and dismembered! My left testicle feels like it’s being squeezed in a vise. It’s been about a month now, and the pain comes and goes. [...]
