Vasectomy Complications
As with all surgical procedures, pain, infection, bruising and bleeding are the most common short-term complications associated with vasectomy. Blood may pool in the scrotum creating a hematoma (blood collection due to injury). The hematoma increases the risk for infection. But the infection is not a larger than life problem because effective antibiotics are only a prescription away. You can take analgesics to keep away the pain.
Long-term complications of vasectomy include post-vasectomy pain syndrome and dementia. Post vasectomy pain syndrome prevalence is approximately 5% (one case reported in 20 vasectomies). The pain involves the testicles and epididymis and occurs only after certain activities such as ejaculation or physical activities.
Vasectomy Reversal Rate
Although men having vasectomy are largely comfortable with the procedure, an event that was not anticipated may occur and necessitate the reversal of the procedure. A vasectomy reversal surgery must be done in the hospital, but the success rate of this surgery is pretty low. Done within ten years of the vasectomy, the reversal surgery success rate is 55%. In other words, only half of the men get to enjoy the success of the reversal procedure. If done after ten years of the vasectomy, the success rate drops to 25%. It is advisable that men freeze some sperm before vasectomy so they won’t regret if a much-needed reversal fails.
Correcting Misunderstandings
Vasectomy DOES NOT:
• Decrease sex drive
• Affect sexual performance
• Cause a man to become weak, less masculine, or less productive
• Cause any diseases later in life
• Prevent the transmission of STIs, including HIV
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