Associated Urologists

Vasectomy Post-operative Instructions Wear the scrotal suspensory or supporter for twenty-four hours. Thereafter you may wear it as long as you are more comfortable with it than without it. Avoid strenuous physical activities for five to seven days. You may perform all other normal duties. You may shower or bathe on the day following the vasectomy and thereafter. You may apply soapy water gently to the scrotum to wash. Rinse and dry by blotting the skin, not rubbing. If a topical antibiotic ointment has been prescribed apply this to the suture areas two times per day. All stitches will dissolve by themselves. They do not require removal. If a stitch comes away prematurely, the incision may open a little and possibly a small discharge from the wound or a slight amount of bleeding may occur. Do not worry about this. Continue to bathe as before and place a small gauze pad/bandage inside the suspensory, or your underwear, until the incision dries up. If you have pain or discomfort immediately after the vasectomy, two Tylenol tablets taken every four to six hours is usually enough to provide relief from the discomfort. Your doctor may also prescribe pain medication for you. An ice bag will, provide additional comfort the day of the procedure used at twenty minute intervals. A small amount of oozing blood, some tenderness and mild swelling of the area of the incision are not unusual and should subside by seventy-two hours. If there is an unusual amount of pain, a large swelling of the scrotum, or a continuous free bleeding, call your doctor at any time. If for any reason you cannot reach him you may go to the Emergency Room at the hospital/facility you had your procedure done at any time of day or night. It is very important that you return for a follow up appointment after your surgery, This assures that you are healing properly and allows us to give you instructions regarding the semen analyses you will submit to determine whether or not you are sterile. You will be give laboratory request slips, containers and the appropriate specimen bags in order to obtain the semen specimens. You will be instructed as to which hospital facility you need to go to depending upon your insurance restrictions. We do not consider you sterile until you have performed these semen analyses and we receive two lab results with no sperm seen. Associated Urologists 5140 N. California Suite 775 Chicago, IL 60625 view map >> 9669 North Kenton Suite 309 Skokie, IL 60076 view map>> Tel: 773.878.7555 Fax: 773.878.8545