March 7, 2008, Newsletter Issue #69: Risks and Complications Associated with Vasectomy

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As with any surgical procedure, there are risks and complications. Vasectomy has its own unique risks and complications, most of which are minor and will not require any additional intervention. These can include:

bleeding under the skin that produces bruisingswellingpainOther potential risks, which are more serious but are infrequent, include:

infection at the incision sitesperm granuloma - a small lump that forms in the teste in response to sperm leakage during the procedurelong-term post-operative pain - this is rareallergic reaction to the local anestheticUsually, any side effects of the procedure can be managed with simple interventions:

bruising and swelling can be controlled with icepain can be managed with over-the-counter analgesics such as ibuprofen or tylenolinfections can be treated with oral antibioticsgranulomas usually don't need to be treated at all, unless they are causing discomfortlocal anesthetic reactions can usually be controlled with antihistamines,but make sure you add the anesthetic to your allergy list at your physician's officeVasectomy will NOT cause: loss of masculinity, low testosterone levels, changes in facial or body hair, impotence or protect you against sexually transmitted diseases.

Talk to your doctor about a vasectomy to get more information about the risks and complications of the procedure.

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