Vasectomy Risks

Like with any type of medical procedure that is performed a vasectomy has certain risks and complications that might occur. Before you make any final and lasting decisions on what you should do it is important to understand all of these risks. If you need any more information concerning them and why they are caused you should sit down with your doctor and discuss them.

Allergy To Anesthesia

It is possible that some men will be allergic to the type of anesthesia that their doctor is using. Usually they will not know this until it has been given to them and they have developed itching and hives. As it wears off the reaction will go away.

Post-Op Pain

It is not uncommon for men to experience pain in the scrotum area a day or even a week after the procedure is completed. The best way to combat this is with mild pain killers. Your doctor will be able to tell you what the best type to use are.

Bruising

Along with the pain you might experience bruising and swelling in the scrotum area. This will commonly leave two days after the procedure. To help with it you can use ice packs and wear a jockstrap to provide the necessary support.

Bleeding

Most men will notice blood underneath their skin or when they ejaculate. This is fine as long as it goes away quickly and is not heavy. If it is not going away or appears to be uncontrollable you might have hematoma – which is when your scrotum is bleeding. When this happens you need to call your doctor right away.

Infection

Between 3% to 4% of cases will have an infection around the scrotum area caused by the surgery. When this happens the doctor will prescribe you antibiotics that will treat it. One of the best ways to decrease your risk is to use the no scalpel vasectomy.

Sperm Granuloma

This is a leakage of sperm that is caused when the epididymus has ruptured. The sperm has antigenic properties that can induce an inflammatory reaction. The body will begin to form balls of tissues .05” in diameter in order to trap the sperm. Most patients who have these will not even know it and over time will resolve itself. If this is not the case it can be treated with steroids that are injected into it or through surgery to have it removed.