You'll need to rest for 24 hours after surgery. You can probably do light activity after two or three days, but you'll need to avoid sports, lifting and heavy work for a week or so. Overdoing it could cause pain or bleeding inside the scrotum.
The day after a vasectomy men can get up, walk around, remove the dressing and take a shower. Dr. Malone advises that patients that they avoid heavy lifting and lengthy walks on the first day of their recovery. Men can expect to return to work within 24 to 48 hours of their procedure.
Most doctors advise waiting a week before having sex or masturbating to avoid infection or additional pain. It is common for the first few ejaculations to feel uncomfortable, and only persistent discomfort requires medical attention.
Do not drive for at least two hours after surgery. Sudden lightheadedness or fainting could impair your driving ability and endanger yourself and others. Rest, and avoid getting up unnecessarily.
Sperm are stored in the vas deferens and will remain there for a few weeks or months after the procedure. This is why doctors recommend that people use an alternative method of contraception for at least three months after the procedure. It's estimated that about 20 ejaculations are required to clear out all the sperm.
THE FIRST DAYS OF RECOVERY: KICK BACK AND RELAX
The first few days after a vasectomy are all about rest. Even if you feel good, don't do anything even remotely close to strenuous activity. You should spend most of the first 48 hours post-surgery sitting down, icing your scrotum with your feet elevated.
Lie down as much as you can for the first 24 hours. Rest when you feel tired. Getting enough sleep will help you recover. After the first day, try to walk each day.
These may include: Pain or burning when you urinate. A frequent need to urinate without being able to pass much urine.
For the first few days after your procedure, you should be resting as much as possible. Try lying down with your feet raised—this will help increase circulation and promote healing. The goal is to stay off your feet, so avoid strenuous activities, heavy lifting or carrying.
How long should I wait before running? Again, you really should listen to your surgeon, but we typically tell our patients to give it a good seven days as a minimum before they return to any vigorous physical activity. This reduces the chance of irritating the scrotum and aggravating any swelling down there.
Masson warned. Your sperm count will decrease gradually after a vasectomy. “You should have your urologist test a sample of your semen after approximately 8 weeks or 20 ejaculations following the vasectomy to make sure it's free of sperm,” recommended Dr. Masson.
Alcohol can increase the likelihood of complications, and is best avoided for 48 hours before and after vasectomy.
The normal healing time after vasectomy ranges from 1 to 3 weeks, with an average of about 14 days. You will have only one small wound less than 1 cm after your procedure. It may be anywhere from the base of your penis to anywhere on your scrotum.
In the initial first 48 to 72 hours, mild discomfort can be expected. This can be managed with ice and rest. It is important to limit lifting and physical activity during this time due to vascular recovery. The vascular strength is approximately 25 to30 percent during this time, due to inflammation or irritation.
Let your partner lay down as much as possible for two to three days after the procedure. Help with tasks that involve heavy lifting or strenuous movement for about a week after the procedure. Provide your partner with lots of ice or bags of frozen peas to ease the post-surgery pain. Encourage your partner take it easy.
The average person getting a vasectomy was also found to have one to three children. Research in the American Journal of Men's Health found that the average age for a vasectomy was about 35, with the typical age range for the procedure between the ages of 30 and 56.
Men should make arrangements to rest, and be off from work for two or three days after the procedure. On the day of the vasectomy, carefully shave all of the hair from the scrotum and wash it thoroughly. We also recommended wearing or bringing close-fitting underwear that will support the scrotum.
You may feel some discomfort or pain after your vasectomy, but you shouldn't be in terrible pain. You may also have some bruising and/or swelling for a few days. Wearing snug underwear that doesn't let your testicles move too much, taking over-the-counter pain medication, and icing your genitals can help ease any pain.
In general, you should wait until you don't feel any pain or swelling around the surgery site before having sex. This may mean waiting a week or more after your procedure. Having sex immediately after the surgery could reopen the incisions and allow bacteria to enter the wound. This could potentially lead to infection.
A semen analysis should be performed 8–16 weeks after a vasectomy to ensure the procedure was successful. The man should be advised that he should use additional contraceptive protection or abstain from sexual intercourse until he has confirmation of vasectomy success by postvasectomy semen analysis.
The life cycle of sperm is 63 days. 80% of men will be sterile after 15 ejaculations or 6 weeks after a vasectomy. By 10 weeks, 85% of men will have no sperm in the ejaculate. Therefore, a safe time period to say would be approximately 3 months (12 weeks) after vasectomy with about 20 ejaculations.
In general, you should wait until you don't feel any pain or swelling around the surgery site before having sex. This may mean waiting a week or more after your procedure. Having sex immediately after the surgery could reopen the incisions and allow bacteria to enter the wound. This could potentially lead to infection.
Pain can occur at the surgical site or the testicle itself. In fact, we encourage our men to avoid any kind of anti-inflammatories the first two days as we want to encourage the process of inflammation which is important for healing. This recovery pain can last from 1-2 weeks up to 3 weeks.
Are there negative side effects or potential complications if I have intercourse sooner? Having sex too early after vasectomy reversal can be very uncomfortable and painful. There is also the potential for serious complications, such as ruptures, infections, or increased pain.