- It is recommened that you rest for the first 2 days after a vasectomy.
- Make sure you wear firm supportive underpants immediately after a vasectomy.
- Use an ice pack initially to help reduce bruising and for pain relief. Report to the doctor immediately if you notice any severe pain, excessive skin or scrotal bruising, swelling or hardness under the skin.
- No heavy lifting or strenuous exercise for 2 weeks after vasectomy and no swimming (pools or ocean) for 3 weeks.
- Please do not shower after a vasectomy, however you can shower the next day.
- It is recommended to not have sex for 2 weeks following a vasectomy.
- Patients will be given pathology forms for semen analysis (sperm tests) to be performed 3 months after the procedure. Call the clinic 7 days after you submit your specimen for results. It is your own responsibility to remember to do so. Use alternative contraception until sterility has been confirmed.
Common Post Operative Questions:
Will the procedure affect my sex life?
No. Your body will continue to produce male hormones. You will produce a similar amount of semen before and after a vasectomy. Vasectomy should not affect sex drive. The only difference is that live sperms are blocked.
How long do I have to wait before I am sterile?
After vasectomy, there may be some active sperms left in your system. It takes approximately 30 ejaculations AND three months to clear them. Other forms of family planning should be used until you confirm with Dr Wong that you have achieved sterility. We advise the first semen analysis done at least 3 months post operatively to confirm the procedure had been effective. Please do not submit specimen until it has been at least 3 months PLUS at least 30 ejaculations since your operation.
Pathology forms will be given on the day of vasectomy. After collection of specimen, please submit to the appropriate pathology centre and call us for results after 7 days. Confirmation of results with Dr Wong is essential.
When can I start having sex again?
Approximately 1-2 weeks when you are comfortable after the procedure.
Can a No Scalpel Vasectomy be reversed?
Yes, it can but all vasectomies should be considered permanent. The reversal procedure itself is expensive and not always successful. Also some people may form anti-sperm antibodies. The longer it has been since vasectomy, the more chances of this occurring. This may reduce the ability of sperms to fertilize the ovum and hence a reduction in fertility will occur.
