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>Post Vasectomy Pain Syndrome (PVPS) - Causes and Treatments
>FAQ: What are some of the possible risks and complications?
>Vasectomy Reversal – complications
Possible Complications Following Conventional Vasectomy
Should you experience
any problems at all, see your doctor right away to receive appropriate treatment
- be
it pain, swelling etc. Should you believe you are not getting better after a
reasonable amount of time then always take into consideration that seeking a
second opinion from a qualified provider is a reasonable course of action. Vasectomy
risks and complications are not life threatening. Long-term safety with vasectomy
is considered excellent. The minor problems that can arise are generally short-lived
and resolve with ice, rest, anti-inflammatories and time.
The following vasectomy pain information lists the possible risks, with the rate
in brackets:
- Mild Discomfort
Some men report a mild aching sensation to the scrotum for a few hours to a few
days after the procedure.
- Hematomas
Mild bleeding into the scrotum causing small tender swelling for a few days.(1/400).
A major bleed into the scrotum causing a grapefruit sized scrotum which will
take months to heal (1/1000).
- Infection
Redness and pus from the healing site opening (1/100).
- Epididymitis
Tender swelling of the epididymis, the tube connecting the vas deferens and the
testes (1/100).
- Sperm granuloma
A small, potentially uncomfortable, bead-like structure made of leaked sperm
that may develop at the site where the tube was cut and blocked (1/500).
- Post Vasectomy Pain Syndrome
A very rare complication of a persisting dull ache in the testicle where the
inflammation does not settle down. It may resolve on its own or may need another
surgical procedure 1/1000).
- Failure
Because a doctor has inadequately blocked one or both tubes, or because one or
both tubes has rejoined ( less than 1/2500).
- Antisperm antibodies
Produced by the body in response to the absorbed sperm. The antibodies are thought
to be non-harmful but can make fertility difficult to restore later.
- Other
Other uncommon complications have been reported.
Most experienced vasectomy doctors report complication rates around 5%.
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