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What to Expect After a Vasectomy

The vasectomy is the safest and effective form of birth control, according to the Family Doctor. With a vasectomy the tubes that carry a man's sperm, called the vas deferens, is sealed to prevent sperm mixing with semen during an ejaculation.

  1. After Surgery

    • You'll have to lie down for about two hours after the procedure with an ice pack on your scrotum. You can experience bruising in the area that will disappear within two weeks, according to the Family Doctor.

    Benefits

    • Sexual function is not impaired after your procedure.

    Warning

    • Using an alternative form of protection, such as condoms, is necessary after your procedure. It'll take approximately three months after your vasectomy to confirm there's no sperm in your semen, according to the Mayo Clinic.

    Time Frame

    • Ask your doctor when to return to work if you have a physical job that requires a lot of driving or walking. Otherwise, it can be a couple days before you return to work.

    Risks

    • Risks of a vasectomy include sperm granuloma, infection or your vas deferens creates a new path for you sperm to travel, according to the Family Doctor. The latter risk results could result in pregnancy.

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