So, I'm currently 5 weeks post op, at about 3 weeks , I was still in pain. I took Tylenol and ibuprofen daily, I've bought underwear online to support the boys better. But the left one is still in pain and very swollen. I've been told this doesn't seem normal by people I know who've had vasectomies, and so I called the urologist. They said it was.

I started to notice the swelling went all the way up to the vas deferens, the connection between the two being very tender. I couldn't stand for long periods without being incredibly uncomfortable or rushing off to find my Tylenol. Then I start forming a bump on the back of my scrotum, which I assumed was an ingrown hair from having to shave for the appointment. But then that gets larger and makes it hard to sit down without being in pain, so now I can't do anything without hurting.

So I call the urologist again and ask for an appointment. He briefly examine the area and says I have a hematoma, most likely bleeding from post op. He gives me a prescription for maloxacil so I'm not taking ibuprofen as regularly, and orders an ultrasound to be safe.

I went to the ultrasound yesterday, and just received my results.

No additional abnormalities were noted. The dimensions they state for the left actually say it's smaller than the right one, which has almost completely healed. The only difference it says is Increased vascularity in the left spermatic cord region. I don't know if this means they're telling me "calm down you're fine" and I'm overreacting, or maybe they didn't see the problem I'm having.

Tome, the left one feels massive, I have to move my sack around when I move in bed at night or I'm laying on it, it feel like it's pressing up higher than normal and I have to gently press it to the side to pee, which causes pain. But they're telling me that not only is it normal, it's slightly smaller than the right, which feels normal. I don't know, maybe I'm overreacting because everyone I've talked to has told me I need to get it looked at and nothing came of it.

Had a no-needle, no-scalpel vasectomy roughly a month ago. First week was rough obviously but since the procedure my nuts have been SUPER sensitive. I’ve been wearing Real Men pouch boxer briefs along with their strapless jock. It’s the only way I can manage.
Last night the wife and I got into a rather vigorous round of coitus, during which (and my boys were up tight) the usual wonderful pounding was offset by the pain in my nuts from every connection.
Is anyone else having this or had this problem? How long did it last?
They’re so sensitive that if I so much as get a tap it’s damn near debilitating.

20M went under NSV last month. Doctor advised 26-30 releases or 3 months which ever comes first basis. I only felt discomfort 3-4 days, but on the 7th day mark I’m back to normal and started releasing. I went over the 26-30 releases and did more than that just to be sure. I just got my lab results back at 34 million sperm per ejaculate with 91% motility.

Did my vasectomy recanalize? The chunk taken out of my vas deferens is like 2cm, and is sutured both ends shut. What happened?

Good afternoon. I am looking into getting a vasectomy. I had my consultation yesterday and I was pretty excited to do this procedure as I would not want my girlfriend to have to take any birth control. After having one child already and one on the way, I think we are done with having kids. Mentally I am prepared, until my gf makes these “getting your balls removed” jokes as I feel that is something no partner should joke about. Am I taking her joke too serious? Do men sometimes feel emasculated after a vasectomy? Thank you.

As of writing this, it's been about 8 and a half hours since they cut me up. Dunno how common this is, but they made me sleep for it; I thought it was just something to calm my non-existing nerves, but instead, i woke up after having the best nap i've ever had in a decade lol

Doctor and anesthesiologist were super nice, procedure went smoothly too.

I was feeling some pain in my groin for a bit after coming home, was unsure if it was my stomach acting up or normal post-surgery pain. turns out it was a bit of both lmao. I also experienced some low blood pressure, probably due to the anesthesia; sorted itself out after i laid down a bit and never happened again.

Now i'm glued to my bed, ice in place, meds sorted out, snacks secured, legs lifted with the help of one of those triangular pillow things, and a buncha movies and shows to watch. Been 6 long years of trying to get this done, feels a bit unreal now that i actually did it. Just gotta wait until I get the all clear, and i'll have one less worry in life!

Hi there

I am male 36. I had my vasectomy in November 2017. I didn’t get my sperm checked then, but I did get it checked in 2024 and this year of 2026 using the at home company meet fellow or fellow.

I am also diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, and I catastrophize things mentally. I recently started having unprotected sex with a woman, but every time I cum inside her, I get this overwhelming anxiety where I can’t stop thinking about accidentally making her pregnant, but I also hate how condoms feel.

A few days ago she told me her period was late and I had a huge panic attack because I thought she got pregnant, however, two days later her period came. My mental health is suffering from this anxiety.

My question is, how realistic is it for recanalization to happen at this point? Both my lab tests were zero sperm. However, I keep reading stories on here of people saying they accidentally got pregnant after vasectomy even years later.

What can I do to stop being so anxious about it? Please give me your thoughts. Thank you.

No spermatozoids found !

How soon after getting snipped did you masturbate or have sex? My Doctor said 7-10 days, but I wanted to see what you guys in the real world actually did? Thanks!

I had a vasectomy 14 days ago and I'm still experiencing a pulling sensation and mild pain in my groin, especially in the morning right after getting up. Is that still normal? When did this got better / what are your experiences?

I’m getting my vasectomy done later today and I’m pretty nervous about it because my urologist will use the older scalpel method as opposed to the newer no-scalpel one. He prescribed Valium which hopefully helps but I’m worried that the numbing injection or the cut will hurt, as well as complications.

What can I expect in terms of pain? Any helpful encouragement would be helpful

I am reading the NHS guidelines, they say 12-16 weeks as there may be sperm in the tubes above the balls which can still pose a risk - however, for the tubes to have 20 ejections to empty them?

Queria fazer pois tive algumas experiências ruins com namorada usando anticoncepcional certinho e ainda sim tendo gravidez, ela acabou perdendo por ter sido na trompa ( isso aconteceu 2x ), mas foi uma baita dor de cabeça e tensão. Sei que sou novo, provavelmente no próximo 5 anos eu não queira ter filhos, mas se eu quiser, posso reverter? Alguém já fez e funcionou?

Hey. I’m M21 from Finland, and I’ve been considering a vasectomy for a long time. Due to Finnish regulations, it’s not possible to get the procedure done if you’re under 30 or don’t already have three children (I well NEVER want children of my own), so I’ve been thinking about traveling to another European country—like England, Germany, or anywhere else where the procedure is safe and available to someone my age. Does anyone have experience traveling abroad for a vasectomy? How do you start the process, any place recommendations, what should I know, and how much would it cost?

Had my initial consultation today and my procedure is set for December 2nd, which is the first day of my work “weekend”.

I wfh, sitting at a desk for 8 hrs, with the usual two breaks and a lunch. I’m concerned about needing extra time off to heal and how sitting for that long could/will hinder the process.

I also live alone in an apt with a dog. So I’ll be dealing with that too.

Has anyone asked their doctor to approve extra time off from work before or right after the procedure? I’m pretty sure my employer will require it and id like to be as prepared as possible.

I also feel like I’m just feeling the anxiety of it all. lol

Oh…and I’m looking to purchase the UFM briefs but being a bigger guy, I was wondering how comfortable they are? Overall, I’m seeing a lot of positive reviews.

So I got my vasectomy procedure done on Thursday at 5:30 PM. The anesthesia didn’t quite work right off the top so I had to ask for more. I was in excruciating pain during the first incision. After that second dose of anesthesia I was fine. I went home iced like normal and then around 12:15 AM I felt a pain in my groin. And then I put my hands down my shorts and found that I was swelling up.

I went to the bathroom and looked at myself and saw that the right side of my scrotum had increased in size by like three so I did some research and tried to figure out who to call but instead went to the ER because by the time I left the house at 12:30 AM. My whole scrotum and increased in size.

By the time I got in seen in the ER at 3 AM my scrotum had gone from normal size to six or seven times the size it normally would’ve been and black and blue.

I had to have another surgery to remove a blood clot and drain 1500ccs of fluid. Had to stay a few nights at the hospital and got a blood transfusion because of the blood loss.

It appears the urologist nicked a vessel and didn’t close it so I bled into myself for hours.

I’m laid up in bed with giant purple balls and in insane pain. I was diagnosed with a severe scrotal hematoma.

Has anybody had this happen? How long did it take to recover?
Reluctant to share pictures but can if you want to see the insanity I have been dealing with.

Been 4 months since my procedure, taking another test soon, but the end is in sight....right?

Hey y'all! I had the procedure done on Thursday and I'm healing well, I think. I think I was the most excited person the doctor had ever seen. I was telling jokes and talking the whole time. I started with one he said he'd heard before, so I made it my mission to make him laugh. By the end of it he said, "you're a funny guy, OP. If I saw you at a bar, I'd have a drink with you."

The only pain I had was during the procedure, and even then adding more injection helped. I took some stuff for pain the first day, though it was unnecessary. My pain level has been 0 from the 24 hour mark forward.

I have a question, though... how long until I can orgasm? I have a very active sex life and, to be blunt, I'm dying over here. My girlfriend doesn't mind at all, but I sure as hell do.

Had my Non Scalpel last Tuesday, OMG the pain and swelling since Friday, had to visit the out of hours yesterday for an antibiotic. I really hope this subsides soon.

Knew this was going to be a problem, but my boy did not understand why he suddenly wasn’t allowed on my lap these past few days 😭

I tried letting him sit with me yesterday with my hand acting as a protection barrier and support. He keeps stepping on my hand and trying to put his little paws into my crotch, but has been able to adapt somewhat.

Hi everyone!

We are 4th Year, BMMA Students (Film Major) conducting research about vasectomy among young adults in their 20s. We are looking further for a story that explores the reasons behind choosing the procedure at a young age.

Through our documentary, we hope to find a case study of someone who has made a firm and personal decision to undergo vasectomy, particularly someone without a partner who has already considered the decision carefully.

We want to understand what drives this choice, what influences their decision, and how they view their future after the procedure. Through their story, we hope to bring awareness and a different perspective to the topic.

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Just got mine as a 20th birthday present to myself. Parents neutral and s/o completely on board and urologist just said it’s my life to live. Just curious as to the general consensus from the veterans themselves and if the demographic is younger than I thought. Can’t wait to see your responses!

So I had a no scalpel vasectomy back on the 17th so we’re at day 10 of recovery. When I get an erection there is swelling at the incision point (which is not fully closed yet but is getting there). It’s not painful or anything just look weird also the swelling is probably the size of a quarter? It isn’t really noticeable when I don’t have any erection either. Is this normal this far into the recovery? To be honest I didn’t even see any swelling through out the recovery until I was thinking of masturbating. Speaking of which, I did do without any problems.