What the Recovery Period Is Like Following Vasectomy Reversal

A vasectomy reversal can facilitate you and your partner’s hope to have a child. To make sure that you recover as quickly and smoothly as possible from your procedure, it’s important to anticipate your postoperative needs and follow closely the advice of your vasectomy reversal doctor. By keeping in mind the following aspects of your healing period, you can better ensure a complete recovery.

Protecting Your Surgery Site

As with any invasive surgery, vasectomy reversal necessitates careful attention to the surgical site. You likely will have sutures and bandages after your surgery. Your bandages must be kept clean and dry to avoid the potential for contamination and infection. You may also need to wear special garments to  protect your surgical site from excessive movement  as it heals. Your vasectomy reversal doctor may also recommend a period of a few days to a few weeks during which you should refrain from activities that may hinder the healing of your incisions.

Alleviating Your Discomfort

Many men undergo vasectomy reversals as an outpatient procedure, which speaks to how minimally invasive and convenient the procedure can be. In some cases, though, the process can produce some discomfort for patients. If you experience tenderness or pain after receiving a vasectomy reversal, your doctor can recommend medications to alleviate the discomfort, which should lessen on its own over the ensuing days.

Consulting with Your Surgeon

The topic of intercourse often weighs heavily on the minds of men who undergo vasectomy reversals. Before engaging in any sexual activities with your partner, speak to your vasectomy reversal doctor. The recovery process for each patient is different, so only your physician can determine if you are healthy enough for intercourse. Keep in mind as well that though you may be physically able to engage in sexual activities, it may take several months for the effects of your vasectomy reversal to result in a successful pregnancy.

Do you have more questions about your vasectomy reversal procedure? Then call Dr. Joshua Green at the  Center for Vasectomy Reversal  at (941) 961-4581. Our staff of vasectomy reversal experts would be happy to discuss any inquiries you may have about your upcoming surgery.