Post Operative Instructions

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Recovery Timeline

After your vasectomy, it’s recommended you go home and rest for the remainder of the day. Some men recover quite quickly while others may take up to 2 weeks. The average time of feeling back to normal is about 7 days. You may feel some discomfort in the testicles or abdomen.

Wound Care

You will have a small wound on the scrotum where we performed the operation. Try not to fiddle with the wound as it may re-open. See dressing management section below for more information.

Pain Management

For the first few days we recommend taking Paracetamol (2 tablets, 4 times a day) and Nurofen (2 tablets, 3 times a day) for any discomfort.

Showering

You may take a daily shower when you get home. Keep the area clean and pat dry gently.

Sexual Activity

Do not have sex for 1 week after your procedure as this may upset the surgical site. Gentle masturbation is OK

Activity Restrictions

Please avoid the following activities:

  • 1 WEEK: Jogging, Gym Workouts, Lifting that involves straining
  • 3 WEEKS: Cycling, contact sports, martial arts
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS ADVICE INCREASES YOUR CHANCES OF A POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATION SUCH AS SCROTAL HAEMATOMA OR INFECTION

Bruising is Normal

If there is more bleeding than usual during the operation, you may end up with black/blue discolouration around the scrotum or even tracking up onto the penis. Don’t worry! This is normal and only a small amount of blood can have a dramatic effect. This will go away after a couple of weeks

Semen Analysis

You must complete your Post Vasectomy Semen Analysis at 3 months and at least 20 ejaculations after your procedure to confirm your vasectomy has been successful. Assume you are fertile until we tell you otherwise.

 

Dressing Management

We will apply a waterproof dressing over your operation site. This may be removed after about 48 hours. Sometimes we close this wound with 1 or 2 stitches – we will let you know before you leave if this was the case. The stitches are absorbable and will disappear in about 2-4 weeks so you don’t need to get them taken out.
Tip: If your dressing falls off in the first 24 hours, simply place a bandaid over the wound for a couple of days.

Thank you for placing your trust

Please remember that you are always welcome to reach out to us with any questions or concerns—whether it’s tomorrow, next week, or even years from now.

Take care

The Team at Canberra Vasectomy Clinic

Need Help?

If you have any problems after your procedure, please request a callback from your doctor at: Book Appointment

If your matter is less urgent, you may email us at:

reception@greenwaymedicalcentre.com.au