Upon arrival home, the most important aspect of your post-operative care is rest. We would recommend that you spend the remainder of your day resting in bed or on a couch.  We would also recommend utilizing an ice pack for the first 6-8 hours after the procedure. The ice pack should be placed on the upper scrotum (sac) with a cotton cloth or undergarment beneath the ice pack. Many patients have found that a frozen bag of vegetables works very well.

You may shower the day after your vasectomy. You can expect to see some bruising of the scrotal skin and have some internal swelling following the procedure. If you notice marked swelling or bruising, please contact the surgeon who performed your procedure.

You will receive a prescription for a non-narcotic pain medication at the time of your procedure, however, most patients never utilize the medication as the combination of rest, ice and Tylenol typically provides good pain control.

The first two days following your vasectomy We would recommend that you stay home from work. Avoid strenuous physical activity and avoid spending extended periods of time on your feet.

On the third day after your vasectomy you can return to work. Most men are more comfortable utilizing a supportive undergarment for the entire first week after their vasectomy. During the first week, We would ask you to limit your activity to your daily work routine. Do not engage in recreational or sport activities. At the end of the first week you can plan on resuming additional physical activity but plan on easing into your regular routine. By two weeks after the vasectomy you should be back to your full, regular routine.

Avoid sexual activity and ejaculation during the first week after your vasectomy. At the end of the first week you may resume sexual intercourse but you need to use some form of contraception until sterility has been documented.

You will have a follow-up office visit scheduled for 1-2 weeks after your procedure. Many times the post vasectomy check can be done by phone or email. Remember, you are always welcome to come into the office for a post-operative check at any time after your procedure.

Once you become sexually active you will need to have 15-20 ejaculations over the next 9 weeks in order to empty the genitourinary system of sperm. Twenty-five percent of men need an additional number of ejaculations to completely clear the reproductive system of old sperm.

Ten weeks after the procedure, you can drop off a semen sample at the office. This specimen will be examined in the office and the results of this exam will be available within 24 hours. Please call for the result. Samples should be placed in a container with a tight fitting lid. Please label the container with your name and birth date.

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