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Vasectomy - Complications

Vasectomy complications are minimal and these include hematoma and infections

  1. Hematoma: It is the most common complication, the incidence of which is about 2%. Infection is also common (3.4%). One important factor which determines the likelihood of complication is the experience of the surgeon performing the procedure. The more experienced the surgeon, the lesser is the probability of complications.
  2. Sperm granuloma: The sperm production takes place in the testis, under a highly protective environment. Otherwise, sperms produced would be destroyed by one's own system. In some cases, following vasectomy some sperms may leak out, leading to attack by the immune system, resulting in a localized swelling (inflammation). In most of the cases, this does not give rise to any symptoms. In cases where persistent pain is experienced, a minor surgery may be required.

There has been no increased incidence of disorders related to the immune system such as rheumatoid arthritis or myasthenia gravis. Vasectomised men are also not at an increased risk of developing heart disorders or other illnesses that may require hospitalization.

Although certain studies hint about the possibility of increased risk of prostate cancer in men vasectomised some 20 years previously, the obtained data is controversial and there are no specific conclusion.


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Tom57, United States

Having had a traditional bi-lateral vasectomy myself over 29 years ago, I can tell you that it is a very easily done procedure with minimal pain. I had my surgery done in very early afternoon and was working already that evening due to the fact that I had to as I was a dairy farmer and had cows to be milked. Other than the milking and routine chores, I did take it easy for several days and tried to ice my scrotum area whenever possible. I had a very quick recovery, went for sperm check in two months and was given the "all clear" for safe sex. Best decision my wife and I did during our entire marriage. Forgot to mention that we had two children and our family was complete before having the vasectomy. I am writing this for educational purposes hoping that it will encourage men contemplating vasectomy to go ahead with it.

rassammy, Panama

CAN YOU JUSTIFY THAT IT IS 100% SAFE ON NOT GETTING A WOMAN PREGNANT? SAMUEL ASARE GHANA

danewbeat, United States

can you get someone pregnant after having a Vasectomy done in 3 years?

skatman, United States

Is this article real? The author must be in third or fourth grade. There are grammar errors all over the place and that is what makes me deem this article completely unprofessional. Although the information was helpful, the author should see to it that he/she take a grammar class prior to wtiting another medicle article.

corn_nut26, Canada

is it possible for a women beinging 25 with a man being 55 with a vasectomy to have it reversed and still able to produce healthy sperm to have a family together?



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