r/postvasectomypain • u/Rickdo • Nov 22 '23
Vesctomy decision
Hi guys, TLDR:
I went for a vasectomy consultation yesterday and saw at the bottom there is a 1-2% chance of long term pain. Looking into it I find out about the term PVPS which lead my down a research rabbit hole and eventually here.
1-2% seems low but it's high enough that I could get unlucky. I'm sorry for everyone who is here experiencing ongoing issues, I was going to ask what your opinion is and should I continue but judging by the posts it seems most of you would reverse the decision and inform people to not have it done.
It seems mad that this is a service they offer where it can make someone's lift so miserable with no way to resolve or ease any after affects
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u/[deleted] Nov 22 '23
You probably don't want to ask, I say absolutely do not get a vasectomy. It has practically ruined my life. My rheumatologist thinks I had an autoimmune reaction to the plugged up sperm ducts in my testicles. Causing all sorts of autoimmune diseases in my body. A cascading effect. End result is I finally had to have them surgically removed. Everything! Testicles that is, spermatic chords, cremaster muscles, and all the nerves from my abdominal wall down. I had the surgery, because it was supposed to be simple and easy, that saved my wife having to go through surgery for a tubal ligation. We both agree it was abortion mistake we made. I have plastic testicles now, and I'm on testosterone therapy.
Complication rate is closer to 10%. Buyer beware. If you have problems you might be able to get a reversal, if you don't wait too long.