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Vasectomy reversal recovery recommendations
The vasectomy reversal procedure will only take up to 3 hours to complete. It is absolutely painless because the surgery
is conducted under monitored local or general anesthesia, according to patient's option.
Local anesthesia means the patient is kept awake the entire time, but unable to feel anything below the waist;
Under general procedure the patient sleeps comfortably while surgery is performed.
Once the vasectomy reversal is completed, doctors will keep close surveillance on patients recovery, so he will stay
in the hospital for a few hours or overnight. The second option is preferable for those men in need to travel to
reach their home. Once the man get the permission to go home, there are certain rules and recomendations that must be followed.
- Be prepared to wear a snug scrotal support garment or jock strap immediately after the operation and for one to three
weeks thereafter;
- A bed rest after vasectomy reversal surgery is a must at least for the next 24 hours;
- Conditions such as swelling, bruising, or discoloration of the scrotum are normal and do not require doctor’s
attention, unless they last for more than a week;
- Follow exactly what your doctor advises you regarding appropriate use of pain relievers and/or antibiotics,
if necessary;
- Elevate your legs and avoid to stay off your feet;
- Use ice packs during the first couple of days to prevent or cease swelling of the scrotal. Ice packs would also
help with the pain;
- A special attention is required if the swelling continues and grows larger than the size of an orange or in cases
of worsening pain, increased redness or tenderness around the incision site. If you notice any of these conditions,
then it's time to give your doctor a call;
- Avoid showering for 48 hours post vasectomy reversal and stay without tub baths or swimming for a week, at the least;
- Any form of physical activity is forbidden for one to two weeks after your surgery. If necessary, you may return
to work after 2-3 days but avoid any kind of strenuous circumstances. You can expect a gradual recovery to normal
activities, typically within four or five weeks under your doctor's indication;
- It's advisable to avoid sexual intercourses for at least three weeks following surgery.
- A follow-up consultation to evaluate the healing process after a week of vasectomy reversal is strongly recommended.
The above post-operation recovery rules are indispensable to achieve the vasectomy reversal goal to regain fertility.
The man must be advised that the sperm count and motility may not return to a normal range for three to six months.
However, even a reduced sperm count and poor motility is an opportunity for pregnancy to occur within this time.
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