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Vasectomy / Vasectomy Reversal
Is Vasectomy Reversal Painful?
By Gregory Polito, MD
Aug 31, 2006, 21:20

Question

Is the pain from a vasectomy reversal the same as a vasectomy?

Tina

Answer

Tina

The discomfort of vasectomy reversal is about the same as that of a vasectomy, but remains “achy” a little bit longer. I keep my patients on a daily anti-inflammatory for one month to not only keep pain minimized but to lessen the likelihood of post-operative scarring. Patients also wear a scrotal support (“jock”) during the day for the month to reduce the tug on the surgery sites.

Gregory Polito, MD




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