[header] How to recover from a vasectomy [title] Expect mild swelling and pain. [step] After surgery, you will probably have some pain and swelling in your scrotum. You may also notice some fluid leaking from the incision site after surgery.
[header] How to recover from a vasectomy [title] Expect mild swelling and pain. [step] After surgery, you will probably have some pain and swelling in your scrotum. You may also notice some fluid leaking from the incision site after surgery.
You will probably feel sick or need to go to the bathroom to remove fluids. [substeps] If you experience these things, go to the hospital as soon as possible. This is entirely normal and should improve and resolve itself within a few days. Use gauze and/or bandages as needed and as recommended by your doctor. [substeps] Signs to watch for include internal leaking, discharge from the incision site, vaginal bleeding, and pain in the vaginal area. Your doctor may apply a topical antibiotic directly to numb the area. You will also feel a numbness that over time fades into dull redness. [substeps] If you do not notice any swelling after surgery, begin taking steps to lessen this stiffness.