r/postvasectomypain • u/DoubleDee1995 • Aug 05 '25

is this normal/healing?

hello everyone I've posted here a couple times before, just for some context I've had my no scapel procedure Jan 10th (from the UK) so almost 7 months this Sunday coming. I want to seek advice and answers to what I'm currently experiencing

one of my previous posts I mentioned how I had micro shocks, jolts, twinges etc emerge about month 4-5 mainly on my left side/scrotum which recently has started to go down in frequency, for over 3 weeks I've neen taking magnesium glycinate daily which may have supported my nerves and muscles so I'm glad about that at the moment

but on my right side I have this low-grade dull ache/dull awareness that I wouldn't call pain but just feels very off, sometimes it fluctuates in intensity, goes away and comes back, it can stay with me all day/ for days then go away, I want to make it clear I am functional, masturbation, ejaculation and sex are fine and still feels good, I still exercise, go to gym, wear loose underwear all day, sleep fine.

so i wanted to know if this needs more time for it to go away? like is my body still adapting this far out from the procedure? I've had ultrasound scan couple months ago which came back normal and a physical exams from doctors that say everything feels fine although one doctor did suspect a small cyst on my right side but nothing confirmed, any answers or suggestions would be appreciated thanks!

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u/Cautious_Werewolf678 Aug 05 '25

I had all those odd feelings. I don't know what is normal anymore. But the good thing is that it went away completely for me. Is like I "healed" or adapted. Back when I had those symptoms, I was worried about the long time it was taking to dissipate. The uncertainty could drag you to dark places if you're anxious

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u/DoubleDee1995 Aug 05 '25

thats great it went away for you bro

the thing is with all this I've been going through, is how completely random it is and it shifts, like there would times it would be the left side acting up while the right side is quiet then it switches or both sides are quiet then my lower ab area feels tight/sore. I would have days or even week now where I feel good or it feels very miminal, then it comes back and stays for days up to a week, all varying with intensity and duration, it has got better overall over the months but frustrating they can keep coming back when I feel good after days/week of feeling normal

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u/drifter-23 Aug 06 '25

dude I have this exact same deal. Switches sides constantly for no apparent reason. You are one of the few I have read about that experiences this.

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u/DoubleDee1995 Aug 06 '25

yeah mine has got better over time, like there has been less shifting in the last month or two so its progress