During a vasectomy, a doctor cuts and blocks off the two tubes that carry sperm out of the epididymis. These tubes – one on the left and one on the right – are called the "
After a vasectomy, you'll be able to ejaculate just like you did before, and your semen (cum) will still look, feel, and taste the same. It just won't have microscopic sperm cells in it, and you won't be able to get anyone pregnant.
Mature sperm is stored in the epididymis – the coil-like structure that runs across the top of each testicle. Sperm can remain in the epididymis for about two weeks before being delivered up as ejaculate, or broken down and reabsorbed by the body.
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. Ejaculation can be through having sex or masturbating a few times a day.
Masturbating daily can lead to weakness, fatigue, early ejaculation and may inhibit sexual activities with your partner. On the other hand, missing out on regular orgasms increases stress levels and can add to mental health issues, frustration, and unhappiness in general.
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. The epididymis is the long, coiled tube that rests on the back of each testicle.
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.
A vasectomy doesn't affect sexuality negatively, either. Your erections and climaxes will be the same. The amount of ejaculate and the taste won't change. The only difference is that your semen will no longer contain sperm (azoospermia).
For many men, ejaculation is a sign of sexual pleasure and satisfaction. There is no definite age at which male ejaculation stops, but it has been suggested that it may occur when a man reaches his late 40s or early 50s. There are steps you can take to prevent premature ejaculation.
Vasectomy Risks
This bleeding has the potential to cause a hematoma, or collection of blood, that causes painful swelling. You could also develop an infection or chronic pain following a vasectomy, the latter of which is called post-vasectomy pain syndrome.
The sperm count is checked, usually three months after the procedure, to ensure that no sperm remain in the ejaculate. A man needs to have ejaculated at least 20 times after vasectomy to clear the ducts of sperm before the follow-up sperm count.
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. If there are not both negative, then test again with another SpermCheck Vasectomy Kit until you receive two (2) consecutive negative results.
Approximately 6% of men regret having a vasectomy at some point. For some, it's because they've changed their mind about having children. But 1-2% of men also develop chronic scrotal pain after their first procedure. No matter what's causing your regret, a vasectomy reversal could offer solutions.
Examples of emotional changes would be changes in general self-perception, a perceived decrease in masculinity, anxiety over not being able to father children, changes in relationship harmony, and changes in sexual satisfaction.
Post vasectomy pain syndrome is usually related to the sudden build-up of pressure in the vas deferens attached to the testicle as the testicles continue to produce 10-15 million sperm a day. The tying or blocking off the ends during a traditional vasectomy “closes the system”.
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.
Ibuprofen (Motrin, Nuprin, Advil or generic) and naproxen (Aleve or generic) are both pain medications and anti-inflammatory drugs. For the first few days after a procedure, inflammation may be a normal component of the healing process, and I prefer not to stifle it, so Tylenol is preferred.
The best explanation, according to the experts, is that men are notoriously skittish about tinkering with their sexuality and many cling to the misconception that vasectomies reduce sexual prowess and enjoyment.
Research has found that for the man and his partner, there's no noticeable difference in ejaculation before and after a vasectomy. In the long run, a vasectomy shouldn't change the overall sensation of orgasming either.
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 semen.
Reasons for pregnancy after a vasectomy
Vasectomy failures are most common in the months following surgery if a couple engages in sex too soon without using contraception. The sperm life cycle is about 3 months. This means that sperm may be able to get into semen for several months following the procedure.
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.
During this initial 3-month period after the procedure, the sperm count may still be high enough to cause pregnancy. Even after the wound heals, it is necessary to use protection during sex. This will prevent any remaining sperm from causing pregnancy. Doctors will perform a checkup 6–12 weeks after the vasectomy.
Men are often wary about the pain that may be associated with the procedure. In general, a vasectomy procedure is a minimally painful, quick procedure that is very well tolerated. It is very commonly done in the office or clinic under local anesthesia performed to the skin. It takes about 10-15 minutes to perform.