Chronic Post Vasectomy Pain Syndrome: A Real But Rare Risk of Vasectomy
If you are thinking about getting a vasectomy then you need to be aware of the risk of developing chronic Post Vasectomy Pain Syndrome. Developing chronic scrotal pain after vasectomy is not common and occurs in less than 1% of vasectomy patients. Of all the possible vasectomy complications this is the one you do not […]
Can Vasectomy Come Undone? What Is The Vasectomy Failure Rate?
Can vasectomy come undone? Not exactly. A vasectomy can fail but it is not because the tubes come ‘undone’. Vasectomy fails because the tubes can reconnect. What is the vasectomy failure rate? It depends. A vasectomy failure rate depends on the methods used during the vasectomy. A vasectomy cannot come undone like tied shoe laces […]
Painful Scrotal Lumps After Vasectomy: What The Hell?
If you have painful scrotal lumps after vasectomy you are probably wondering what the hell is causing them? If so then you are not alone. Developing a painful scrotal lump is a risk of vasectomy. Thankfully it is not a common risk. It is rare to have a serious complication from vasectomy… especially a minimally […]
Scrotal Hematoma After Vasectomy: A Serious Bleeding Complication
If you have internal bleeding after vasectomy then you may end up with a scrotal hematoma. A scrotal hematoma after vasectomy is a serious bleeding complication. Vasectomy is a safe surgical procedure. The risk of having a serious complication is low. The two most serious complications that can occur after vasectomy are chronic scrotal pain […]
Scrotal Swelling After Vasectomy: Inflammation Is A Common Cause
Scrotal swelling after vasectomy is not normal. Scrotal swelling may indicate you are having a vasectomy complication. Severe scrotal swelling within the first 24 hours usually indicates a scrotal hematoma. Severe swelling would be the size of a lemon or larger Minor scrotal swelling 48 hours or longer after vasectomy is usually suggests scrotal inflammation. […]
Common Reasons To Regret Your Vasectomy: You Heard It Here First!
There are ten common reasons to regret your vasectomy. We specialize in providing easy access minimally invasive vasectomy in a single visit. We perform a lot of vasectomy procedures. Most patients are certain they do not want anymore or any children when they walk into our office for a vasectomy procedure. They frequently tell us […]
Fainting during vasectomy: Can you faint during a vasectomy procedure?
Can you have fainting during a vasectomy? Is the Pope Catholic? ‘Going down’ during or after your vasectomy is a real risk for some patients! If you are the anxious type person or have difficulty in stressful medical environments then you may be at risk of fainting during your vasectomy. We perform a lot of […]
Is It Normal To Have Hard Lumps After Vasectomy Inside Your Scrotum?
It can be common to form hard lumps after vasectomy inside your scrotum. If you are thinking about having a vasectomy then do not let the possibility of forming small lumps deter you from the safest and best form of long term birth control. Vasectomy is far easier and safer than tubal ligation so don’t […]
Vasectomy Bruising: How Long Does Bruising After Vasectomy Last?
If you are researching vasectomy then you should be made aware vasectomy bruising is a common occurrence. If you have bruising after vasectomy then you are probably wondering if everything is going to be okay and how long does bruising after vasectomy last? Vasectomy bruising is common. We see bruising after vasectomy in approximately 30% […]
Vasectomy And Pain: Is Vasectomy Painful?
We always ask our patients if they have any concerns about their vasectomy? The most common response is ‘Not really…’ Not really usually means “Yes” and we know their biggest concern is vasectomy and pain. Just how bad is it going to hurt Doc? Many patients want to ask is a vasectomy painful but many […]