Is abdominal pain common after vasectomy?

Typically there is mild discomfort for 5 – 10 days. It’s usually in the scrotum, but it may radiate to the groin or even the lower abdomen (like a menstrual cramp!)

How long can post vasectomy pain syndrome last?

Post-vasectomy pain syndrome (PVPS) is widely known as either constant or intermittent testicular pain for greater than three months (4). This pain interferes with quality of life and requires some degree of medical treatment in approximately 1–2\% of men who undergo vasectomy (5).

Is it normal to have pelvic pain after a vasectomy?

Some people develop significant pelvic pain after vasectomy. Their pelvic muscles will often tighten up in response to the abnormal testicular pain they are experiencing.

What are the symptoms of a failed vasectomy?

Other Potential Risks

• bleeding, which is less likely if you have a no-scalpel vasectomy.
• swelling of the scrotum.
• bruising.
• pain.
• an infection.
• a lump that forms when sperm leaks from the cut vas deferens, which is called a sperm granuloma.
• pressure in the testes.

Can vas deferens cause pain?

This tube stores and carries sperm and is linked to the ejaculatory duct by another tube called the vas deferens. Epididymitis is when this tube becomes painful, swollen, and inflamed. There are two types of epididymitis. Acute epididymitis comes on suddenly, and pain and inflammation develop quickly.

What does vasectomy pains feel like?

Congestive Pain Occurring in <1\% of patients, this is the classic “post-vasectomy pain,” It typically starts as “discomfort down there,” that becomes more bothersome over time. There is no granuloma, but the epididymis can feel distended on exam.

What helps vasectomy pain?

In most cases, ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin) is sufficient to relieve discomfort two to three days following your vasectomy. You may trim your scrotal hair prior to the procedure, or this can be done in the office at the time of your appointment.

What are the odds of a vasectomy not working?

Only one to two in 1,000 men have a vasectomy that fails. This usually happens in the first year following the procedure. While failures are very rare, I have seen them happen.

Could I be pregnant after my husband had a vasectomy?

The AUA explained that after a vasectomy, you still produce sperm. However, it is soaked up by your body and cannot reach the semen, meaning you won’t be able to get a woman pregnant. “Vasectomies are one of the best forms of birth control,” said Dr.

Where is abdominal pain located?

Abdominal pain is discomfort anywhere in your belly — from ribs to pelvis. It’s often called ‘stomach’ pain or a ‘stomach’ ache, although the pain can be coming from any number of internal organs besides your stomach. A brief episode of pain is called acute, which means ‘of recent onset.