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Post-vasectomy instructions |
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Take it easy Rest for at least the first 24 hours after your vasectomy, to allow the wound to start the healing process. Please also wait at least 24 hours before having a shower, to reduce the risk of infection. Remove the dressing during your first shower. Continue to wear close-fitting underwear to help support your scrotum, until any discomfort has settled. The better you take care of yourself in the days following vasectomy, the less chance you will have of developing complications. Try not to life anything heavy and avoid strenuous work and activities for at least one week. In total, it takes about one month to fully heal from this sort of procedure. Take the medication as prescribed Take pain relief as directed until any discomfort has settled and, if prescribed, take all antibiotics to prevent infection. Minor pain and bruising are to be expected following vasectomy and do not require further medical attention. However, if you develop a fever, if blood or pus is oozing from the puncture site, or if you experience excessive pain or swelling, please contact Dr Venter on his mobile phone (provided at the time of your vasectomy). resuming sexual activity You may resume sexual activity when you feel able (usually after about one week) but it is important to wait until you are completely free of discomfort. To avoid an unplanned pregnancy, you must use a temporary form of contraception until you have received written confirmation that it is safe to stop. Only when two consecutive semen specimens show no sperm are you considered to be sterile and the procedure deemed successful.
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