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The
complication rate is very low but you should be aware of the possibility
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Bruising:
Some degree of bruising and discomfort is to be expected after the
operation but this usually settles within a few days. Any discomfort
from this is reduced by resting for 48 hours after the procedure and
wearing supportive underwear or swimming trunks for a couple of days.
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Infection:
As an opening is made in the skin it is possible for infection to
occur. If redness, soreness or discharge should occur a course of
an antibiotic will clear this up within a few days. |
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Haematoma
(collection of blood): This occurs rarely as there is usually
very little bleeding following the operation by the technique used
at this clinic. However if there is any significant bleeding inside
the scrotum after the operation a tender firm swelling in the scrotum
may result. This will generally settle without treatment. Very rarely,
if the haematoma is very large, it may need to be drained surgically.
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Testicular
pain: Rarely pain from the testis occurs following the operation.
If this does occur it is usually mild and responds to simple pain-killers.
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Failure
of the procedure: Vasectomy is the most effective form of contraception
(being bettered only by abstinence!) and is several times more effective
than the contraceptive pill and female sterilization. However there
is a small risk of the tubes rejoining after the operation (approx.
1 in 1000). If this is going to occur it will usually do so early
after the operation and will therefore be picked up when the sperm
tests are carried out. Much more rarely the tubes can rejoin some
years later. |
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