Vasectomy
Patient Information Worksheet
Anatomy
· testis
– produces sperm
· epididymis
– catches sperm
· vas
– tube that carries sperm
· seminal
gland – produces semen
· prostate
– adds to semen
Procedure
·
Exam
A few people may
be referred out if
not appropriate
candidates for
“No-Scalpel”
technique
·
Numbing with lidocaine
·
Clamp around vas
·
Insert special forceps
·
Cut vas on both sides
·
Cauterize or clamp
Potential Complications
·
Pain
·
Bleeding
·
Hematoma “grapefruit scrotum”
·
Infection
·
Granuloma “scar lump”
·
Long-term ache
·
Continuing fertility
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Before your surgery
· Sign
Consent
· No
aspirin for 10 days
· Clip
hair and shower at home before surgery
·
After your surgery
· Day
of surgery – home, rest, feet up,
Ice,
wear jockstrap, Tylenol.
· Day
2 – walk, shower, wear jockstrap,
Take
it easy, Tylenol.
· Day
3 – gentle activity, no vigorous activity,
Wear jockstrap.
· Day
4 – return to work.
Sex After Vasectomy
· Week
1: 1 time at end of week.
· Week
2: 2 times
· Week
3: as desired,
But
be sure to use contraception until
semen checks are OK.
Follow-up
checks:
· Take
semen in labeled container
to Clinic as on the list.
· Results
- no
sperm
(all finished, this is good)
- rare
non-motile sperm
(future pregnancy very unlikely)
-
many sperm
(may need to repeat vasectomy)
Conclusion:
· After
successful semen check,
you are free to enjoy
one of the most
effective contraceptive
methods known!
· Remember,
though, condoms are still
useful for protection
against sexually
transmitted diseases.
I have reviewed this worksheet, I have had my
questions answered, and I understand the surgical procedure that I have
requested.
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