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No scalpel – No needle, single midline puncture, open-ended, fascial interposition, vasectomy performed 5 weeks ago. Left side went smoothly although with some dull pain discomfort as the vas was clamped and presented. Once the pressure clamp was release there pain subsided. Right side on the other hand almost made me pass out as the [...]

From Thomas:- Approximately 7 weeks ago, I had a standard vasectomy. Since that time, my right side has healed fine, but my left side contains a lump that could be one of the many items you suggest (sperm granuloma, hematoma, etc.) It is not ‘painful’, but uncomfortable around it at times. I am wondering if [...]

From Brad:- I am hoping you can help me. My situation seems different then all the other cases I have researched and read about. I had a Vasectomy September 2001. Clips were used. I was experiencing discomfort after the procedure. I went to see my Urologist after a couple of weeks of continued discomfort. He [...]

My partner had a vasectomy done about 8 weeks ago and I am 3 weeks late on my cycle. Just wondering what are the chances of me being pregnant as I have pregnancy symptoms. I also done a home pregnancy test last week and is negative. Until you have confirmation from your physician that the [...]

From Don:- After 18 months and 3 samples, I was still showing a positive sample. Not much , but enough to not be cleared. I read your response to Dave about the low counts and reasons for them but this is what I was told. I could have a possible minute vas that was not [...]

From Brad:- Is it true that a doctor will not perform a vasectomy if you have ever in your life had a hernia? There is no contraindication to performing a vasectomy after a hernia operation. However, there is the possibility that if you had a bilateral hernia operation with synthetic mesh inserted, you might already [...]

I had a vasectomy eight years ago and have just learned that my 40-year-old wife is pregnant. She has not had sexual relations with another man, you’ll have to take our word on this. I just had a sperm analysis and the result indicated motive sperm and a count of greater than 25″. Generally speaking, [...]

From Alex:- I’ve been having have an on and off pain in my left testicle for about a year now. Since I’ve cut back on coffee it seems to be not as often. Also, since this pain has started I’ve been getting a rash under the foreskin and on the head of the penis after [...]

From Jason:- I had a vasectomy 4 days ago….and my testicles are really sore, the area above my penis is sore and it feels really, well…sore is the only word for it. I called my doctor and he said that it will be sore for at least a week…but I’m kind of freaking out that [...]

From Nat:- My husband had a vasectomy last week (8 days ago).  Yesterday, we had sex for the first time since the procedure and unfortunately forgot to use alternate protection.  What are my chances of becoming pregnant (I am half way between my menstrual cycles, having had my last  menstruation 2 weeks ago) ? Most [...]