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A vasectomy (male sterilisation) is a surgical procedure to cut or seal the tubes that carry a man’s sperm to permanently prevent pregnancy. It’s usually carried out under local anaesthetic, where you’re awake but don’t feel any pain, and takes about 15 minutes.
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If you have chronic testicular pain or testicular disease, you're not a good candidate for a vasectomy. For most men, a vasectomy doesn't cause any noticeable side effects, and serious complications are rare. Side effects right after surgery can include: Bleeding or a blood clot (hematoma) inside thRead more
If you have chronic testicular pain or testicular disease, you’re not a good candidate for a vasectomy. For most men, a vasectomy doesn’t cause any noticeable side effects, and serious complications are rare.
Side effects right after surgery can include:
Bleeding or a blood clot (hematoma) inside the scrotum
Blood in your semen
Bruising of your scrotum
Infection of the surgery site
Mild pain or discomfort
Swelling
Delayed complications can include:
Chronic pain, which can happen for 1 to 2 percent of those who have surgery
See lessFluid buildup in the testicle, which can cause a dull ache that gets worse with ejaculation
Inflammation caused by leaking sperm (granuloma)
Pregnancy, in the event that your vasectomy fails, which is rare.
An abnormal cyst (spermatocele) that develops in the small, coiled tube located on the upper testicle that collects and transports sperm (epididymis)
A fluid-filled sac (hydrocele) surrounding a testicle that causes swelling in the scrotum