How do I know if my boyfriend had a vasectomy?

Can my partner tell if I have had a vasectomy? Sperm adds very little to the semen volume, so you shouldn't notice any change in your ejaculate after vasectomy. Your partner may sometimes be able to feel the vasectomy site. This is particularly true if you have developed a granuloma.

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What color is sperm after a vasectomy?

What color is semen after a vasectomy? Your semen will look just like it did before your vasectomy. Usually, semen has the consistency of thin mucus and a clear, gray, or white, opalescent color. Since the sperm makes up a very small volume of the semen, you won't notice a change in the amount you ejaculate.

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Do guys still have balls after vasectomy?

After a successful vasectomy, your testicles will continue to produce the male hormone (testosterone) just as they did before the procedure. Your sex drive, sensation and ability to have an erection won't be affected. The only difference is that there'll be no sperm in your semen.

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What is ejaculating like with a vasectomy?

A man who has had a vasectomy still makes semen and is able to ejaculate. But the semen doesn't contain sperm. The testosterone level and all other male sex traits stays the same. For most men, the ability to have an erection is unchanged.

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Is a vasectomy scar visible?

You may not be able to see it at all. The modern method or 'keyhole' method allows only a small hole to be made and as such, scarring is even less likely to occur. This surgery should leave you with very little, if any, visible scarring at all.

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How do you confirm a vasectomy?

Vasectomy follow-up: A semen analysis determines whether a vasectomy was successful. This procedure blocks the tubes that deposit sperm in semen. If there are no sperm in the semen, the vasectomy worked, and a man cannot get a woman pregnant.

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Are there any physical signs of a vasectomy?

For most men, a vasectomy doesn't cause any noticeable side effects, and serious complications are rare. Side effects right after surgery can include: Bleeding or a blood clot (hematoma) inside the scrotum. Blood in your semen.

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Does it hurt to get hard after a vasectomy?

Some men develop pain months or years after getting a vasectomy. You may have a dull constant aching feeling in your testicles. Or the pain may come and go. Some men have pain during exercise, an erection, ejaculation or other moments in the sexual response cycle.

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Will I last longer after a vasectomy?

Well the good news is that a vasectomy will not affect your sex life. It does not decrease your sex drive because it does not affect the production of the male hormone testosterone. It also does not affect your ability to get an erection or ejaculate.

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What happens if you leave sperm on your skin?

While semen may contain ingredients that can benefit skin, the small quantity of these ingredients is unlikely to provide any benefit. Putting semen on the skin or consuming it also carries the risk of developing an allergic reaction and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

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How many times should a man release sperm in a week?

There is no specific frequency with which a man should ejaculate. There is no solid evidence that failure to ejaculate causes health problems. However, ejaculating frequently can reduce the man's risk of getting prostate cancer. Ejacu-lation can be through having sex or masturbating a few times a day.

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Does sperm have DNA after a vasectomy?

The study demonstrated a great variation in DNA concentration. DNA extraction and amplification was possible in all sperm samples even in the absence of spermatozoa. The same profile was observed, for each individual, from DNA extracted from blood, pre- and postvasectomy semen samples.

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Can a vasectomy reverse itself?

Can a vasectomy reverse itself? No. Once a man has a proven negative semen analysis, the vasectomy is permanent unless surgically reversed. It is not possible for the vas deferens to re-align or reverse itself.

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What is the average age for a man to get a vasectomy?

The average person getting a vasectomy was also found to have one to three children. Research in the American Journal of Men's Health found that the average age for a vasectomy was about 35, with the typical age range for the procedure between the ages of 30 and 56.

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What happens if you get hit in the balls after a vasectomy?

However, men who are hit in the testicles soon after the surgery or are too active may stir up some bleeding. In minor cases the bleeding may cause painless bruising but, in more severe cases, can cause swelling and pain.

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Do balls always feel full after a vasectomy?

Testicles feeling full – after a vasectomy, some men may develop the sensation that their testicles are “fuller” than normal. This is usually caused by the epididymis becoming filled with stored sperm.

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How long are sperm present after vasectomy?

6-8 days following vasectomy several of 23 ejaculates still contained spermatozoa of the quality and number likely to produce pregnancy. 13-15 days after vasectomy all or the great majority of residual spermatozoa were dead.

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Could I be pregnant if my partner had a vasectomy?

After abstinence, vasectomies are considered the most effective method of birth control due to their long-term success rate of over 99%. In fact, only 1-2 women out of every 1,000 end up pregnant within a year of their partner receiving a vasectomy.

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Can you get someone pregnant after a vasectomy?

Vasectomy is very effective at preventing pregnancy, but it's also permanent. While pregnancy after vasectomy is possible, it's pretty rare. When it does happen, it's usually the result of not following postsurgery guidelines or a surgical mistake.

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How often should you get checked after a vasectomy?

Testing is the Key to Preventing Pregnancy after Vasectomy

The usual recommendation is to perform two (2) tests within 2-4 months following the procedure, and then once a year thereafter. The results of both tests should be negative.

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How can you tell if a stain is sperm?

Criminal investigators use black lights to detect semen because they're portable and easy to use. Semen stains can also be detected by sight, by touch (feeling for crusty residue or crunchiness in fabrics), and chemical testing, but UV is rapid and hands-off.

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What are the benefits of not ejaculating for 30 days?

There is currently no evidence of any health benefits of No Nut November, or any benefits of not masturbating. Some fans of No Nut November claim that stopping masturbation boosts testosterone. They often cite one small study that found men's testosterone spiked after abstaining from ejaculation for a week2.

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Is it good to rub sperm on the skin?

In fact, there isn't any scientific evidence to back up the idea of putting semen on your skin. Aside from doing little to help your complexion, it can also result in allergic reactions and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

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Can you wipe sperm off your hands?

Soap and detergents such as those used for laundering and hand washing also kill them, as these substances strip off the cell membrane("skin") of the sperm. These methods kill sperm very quickly.

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When does Precum occur?

Pre-cum (also known as pre-ejaculate) is a small amount of fluid that comes out of your penis when you're turned on, but before you ejaculate (cum). Oozing pre-cum is involuntary — you can't control when it comes out, and you might not be able to feel it happening. Pre-cum doesn't usually have any sperm in it.

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