They informed me of the risks, the surgery procedure, and the post-surgery care. The procedure itself was relatively painless. I highly recommend Dr Monteith; he even sent me a text message after the surgery to give me a personal update on my procedure.
The procedure was quick. Monteith a serious look. Just compare the information on his website to the information you'll get from other options around the triangle. It's hard to get solid answers on cost, procedure and expectations up front from other offices but A Personal Choice plays no games and has great informative well designed website.
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Pleasant staff. The procedure was quick and I went back to work for a little while. The only pain I experienced was soreness beginning about 4 hours post procedure, lasting for 24 hours, then subsiding rapidly.
I was fine by Monday. The office checked on me twice, no problems. Your scrotum may be bruised and swollen. This will go away in 1 to 2 weeks. You will probably be able to return to work or your normal routine on the day after surgery. How long it takes depends on your job. If your job involves physical labour or lifting, it may take 2 or 3 days before you can go back to work. You may need to wear supportive underwear or an athletic supporter jockstrap for 2 or 3 days after the surgery or as your doctor instructs you.
You will need to use a reliable form of birth control until the doctor is sure that you are not releasing sperm in your semen. This is usually checked 6 to 8 weeks after the vasectomy. This care sheet gives you a general idea about how long it will take for you to recover. But each person recovers at a different pace. Follow the steps below to get better as quickly as possible. Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse call line if you are having problems.
It's also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. Call anytime you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if:. Call your doctor or nurse call line now or seek immediate medical care if:. Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor or nurse call line if you have any problems.
Author: Healthwise Staff. Care instructions adapted under license by your healthcare professional. If you have questions about a medical condition or this instruction, always ask your healthcare professional.
Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. Depending on size, hematomas may gradually resolve on their own after a few weeks, and symptoms should diminish as the hematoma shrinks.
Your doctor may recommend pain medications, a scrotal supporter, and hot baths to alleviate discomfort and speed up recovery. Surgical intervention may be necessary in cases of very large hematomas or arterial hematomas. Our caring team of Mayo Clinic experts can help you with your health concerns.
Visit Mayo Clinic Men's Health to get started. A potential concern with vasectomy is that you might later change your mind about wanting to father a child. Although it might be possible to reverse your vasectomy, there's no guarantee it will work.
Reversal surgery is more complicated than vasectomy, can be expensive and is ineffective in some cases. Other techniques also are available to father a child following vasectomy, such as in vitro fertilization. However, these techniques are expensive and not always effective. Before you get a vasectomy, be certain you don't want to father a child in the future. If you have chronic testicular pain or testicular disease, you're not a good candidate for a vasectomy. For most men, a vasectomy doesn't cause any noticeable side effects, and serious complications are rare.
Many men worry that a vasectomy could cause serious problems — but these fears are unfounded. For example, a vasectomy won't:. Your doctor will probably ask you to stop taking aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or other blood-thinning medications several days before your surgery.
These can include warfarin Coumadin, Jantoven, others , heparin and over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen Advil, Motrin IB, others. Bring a pair of tightfitting underwear or an athletic supporter to wear after the procedure to support the scrotum and minimize swelling. Shower or bathe on the day of the surgery. Be sure to wash your genital area thoroughly. Trim hair if necessary.
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