Do you have any vasectomy, or vasectomy reversal questions to ask the doctor?
Mar 26th 2007Miscellaneous symptoms after vasectomy
From Darrin:- Ever since I had my vasectomy there has been a small lump about the size of a large pea right where the cut was made. Originally on both sides, but one has disappeared. What would this be, and should it be there? I had the op 3 years ago. The good news is [...]
Mar 21st 2007Miscellaneous conditions and vasectomy & Worries about the procedure
From Andy:- I had a vasectomy in April 1999 and had an epididymitis in Feb 2000. Also developed a thrush type rash on the glands of my penis. Nothing was found after ultrasound cystoscopy etc. Shortly after that I developed cognitive problems (can’t remember or spell words as I used to) along with a neuralgia [...]
Mar 20th 2007General questions
From Richard What is the appropriate amount of time to wait after the procedure before having intercourse? Unfortunately, there is no right answer for this question. Every urologist that I have ever spoken with regarding this issue has given me a different answer that ranges anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks. In my own [...]
Mar 13th 2007Post vasectomy semen analysis & Vasectomy failure
From Dave:- I had my vasectomy in mid-December and had a No-scalpel Vasectomy with cauterization. At my 1st sample (6 wks), the results were that sperm was still present. At my 2nd sample, the results were that sperm was still present. I have had more than 45 ejaculations and yet sperm is still present. Everything [...]
Mar 13th 2007Miscellaneous symptoms after vasectomy & Post vasectomy pain syndrome
From Amy:- Thank you for reading my question. My husband had a vasectomy about 5-6 months ago, in late Oct. I am concerned now that we may have made a poor decision as he is experiencing complications. We have an appt. with another urologist next week, but I would appreciate any guidance before the appointment. [...]
Mar 10th 2007Post vasectomy bruising pictures & Post vasectomy swelling and bruising
From PJ I have experienced some bruising at the lower shaft of my penis starting about 40 hours after the surgery. I heard I may have some brusing, but I was alarmed at the location. It is not near where the incisions are, nor on my scrotum as much as on my penis. Is this [...]
Mar 8th 2007Post vasectomy pain syndrome & Vasclip
From Arthur:- What is your experience with the VasClip procedure, and do you have any information on if men are less likely to suffer PVPS (post-vasectomy pain syndrome) if they have the VasClip procedure done? Also, in regards to PVPS, what are the most-effective treatments? I have completely abandoned using the VasClip for several reasons. [...]
Mar 7th 2007Miscellaneous conditions and vasectomy
From Rafael:- Is there any medical evidence to suggest vasectomy can cause or lead to hydrocele, hermatocele, spermatocele, and or varicocele? I had a vasectomy done four years ago and two years later began having some of the symptoms associated with the above mentioned disorders. It has now gotten to the point where the pain [...]
Mar 6th 2007Pregnant after vasectomy & Vasectomy reversal
From Kelly:- My husband had a reversal done in October of 2005. We recently had a sperm count done and the news was he has rare non-motile sperm. Is there a chance of getting pregnant or should we be looking at other options? I am 37 and he is 46. He does have children and [...]
