What to Expect Following Vasectomy Reversal
Question
Is the pain from a vasectomy reversal the same as a vasectomy?
Tina
Answer
Last Updated: December 2, 2014
Tina,
The discomfort of vasectomy reversal is about the same as that of a vasectomy, but remains “achy” a little bit longer. I keep my patients on a daily anti-inflammatory for one month to not only keep pain minimized but to lessen the likelihood of post-operative scarring. Patients also wear a scrotal support (“jock”) during the day for the month to reduce the tug on the surgery sites.
Gregory Polito, MD
The discomfort of vasectomy reversal is about the same as that of a vasectomy, but remains “achy” a little bit longer. I keep my patients on a daily anti-inflammatory for one month to not only keep pain minimized but to lessen the likelihood of post-operative scarring. Patients also wear a scrotal support (“jock”) during the day for the month to reduce the tug on the surgery sites.
Gregory Polito, MD
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Gregory Polito, MD
Gregory Polito,MD, KM, Past President of CANFP, retired from a urologic practice, with a sub-specialty in vasectomy reversal
