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From Melissa:- My husband had a vasectomy with my consent when we were 21 years old. Now we are 28 and have changed our minds. We are considering a reversal but the pregnancy rates statistics look pretty slim. Considering that most men have this done much later in their lives, and their partners are generally [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

From Margie:- My husband had a vasectomy 3 weeks ago and is still finding that he is having weeping and slight bleeding at the incisions. There are spots of blood every day. Is this normal? He insists that he is fine and will ask the doctor when he takes in his specimen. Persistent weeping or [...]

From Amber:- First and foremost, thank you for your website. I find it very helpful and informational. I previously submitted a question about my husband who had a vasectomy reversal on May 17, 2007. The initial semen analysis (approximately 6 weeks after surgery) showed a low-count of non-motile sperm. He has been off and on [...]

I have been reading the questions on your site soon after my husband went for his vasectomy. My Mother-in-Law talked me into it because we have 3 beautiful kids. Anyway, its been 4 months since his procedure and I hate it. I guess I did want one more. Well, here’s my question:- On the one [...]

From David:- I had a vasectomy in July of 07. The procedure went without incidence and I followed the doctors prescriptions regarding activities and relaxing for the next few days. I was back to work without issues (other than the expected tenderness), and after one week the swelling started to increase rapidly on my left [...]

From Joe:- It’s been 4 days since the day of my vasectomy and since that day I’ve had major bloating and discomfort. Is that normal? Bloating is not a common side effect after a vasectomy. However, pain medications used for post-procedure pain that contain narcotic medication can cause nausea, vomiting, constipation and bloating. These medications [...]

From Chris:- I had a Vasectomy several years ago, and have had no problems. I have recently begun a new relationship and was a little worried about getting her pregnant. I was wondering, and kind of wanted to make sure that a vasectomy is permanent, or should I make another appointment to go back and [...]

I have had very poor luck with local anesthetics. When an ENT tried to shrink my turbinates (with an RF probe), I felt it (10/10 on the pain scale, maybe even established a new high-water mark for pain). I’ve been interested in a vasectomy for a long time (my wife has had a bout with [...]