You did it!
Thank you for trusting us with your vasectomy. Our goal is to provide a world-class experience that exceeds your expectations. With a highly specialized team, we are committed to ensuring your utmost comfort and care throughout the process.
Pro recovery recipe.
day of
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Go home and rest flat in bed for the remainder of the day.
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Avoid all activities during this time.
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Keep your supportive undershorts on—do not remove them.
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Ice packs are optional—use them only if you find them soothing.
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Most men experience mild discomfort, usually in the groin or lower abdomen, which typically does not require pain medication.
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If needed, you may take acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), or naproxen (Aleve) for relief.
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Avoid aspirin for 2 days after the vasectomy.
Day After
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You may remove your tight undershorts or scrotal support and shower daily, starting the morning after the procedure.
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Wear supportive underwear to keep the scrotum elevated for one week.
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Walking and driving are allowed as much as you feel comfortable.
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Avoid sports, yard work, swimming, or lifting over 30 pounds.
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If you have a sedentary job (office work or supervisory role), you may return to work.
2 days after
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You may gradually resume more intense work and daily activities while continuing to wear supportive underwear.
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Take Ibuprofen 600mg every 8 hours cosistently for lingering discomfort.
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Some bruising
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Once discomfort has fully subsided, you can return to exercise.
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On your first workout, start at half intensity—use half the weight, reps, speed, and distance.
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If you experience no pain, resume your normal workout the next day.
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Swimming in fresh or salt water is permitted.
sex:
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Once you are free from discomfort or tenderness, you may resume ejaculation.
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We generally recommend waiting at least 2 days before engaging in sexual activity.
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However, the American Urological Association advises waiting one week, as ejaculating too soon may cause prolonged discomfort.
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Some men may notice traces of blood in their semen during the first few months after a vasectomy—this is usually harmless and resolves on its own.
Additional Information
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No follow-up visit is required.
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If you experience significant discomfort or have concerns, call your doctor using the cell number below.
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It's normal to see skin discoloration (black and blue) around the puncture site within a day or two. Some men may develop significant scrotal discoloration around day four, as blood from the deeper vasectomy site surfaces, creating a purplish-blue mark that may spread before gradually fading.
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Blood in the semen within two months post-vasectomy is common and not a cause for concern.
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Swelling and discomfort may develop in about 1 in 20 men, occurring on one or both sides between three days and three months after the procedure. This is usually best managed with ibuprofen 600mg every 8 hours for seven days. If symptoms worsen or do not improve, contact your doctor.
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After at least 12 weeks AND 20 ejaculations (both time and activity matter), use the provided test kit to confirm your semen is sperm-free before stopping other forms of contraception.
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Post-vasectomy semen sample.
At your appointment, you will receive a home test kit to collect your semen sample three months and 20 ejaculations after your vasectomy.
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Follow the kit instructions carefully and mail your sample to the lab.
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The lab will send you an email with a secure link to access your results.
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Until your semen is confirmed sperm-free, you are still considered fertile and must continue using birth control.
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If sperm are detected, continue birth control and repeat the test in four weeks.