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Supporting the User
Explaining Self-Care for Vasectomy
| Before the procedure the man should |
- Wear clean, loose-fitting clothing to the health facility.
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After the procedure the man should
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- Rest for 2 days if possible.
- If possible, put cold compresses on the scrotum for the first 4 hours, which may decrease pain and bleeding. He will have some discomfort, swelling, and bruising. These should go away within 2 to 3 days.
- Wear snug underwear or pants for 2 to 3 days to help support the scrotum. This will lessen swelling, bleeding, and pain.
- Keep the puncture/incision site clean and dry for 2 to 3 days. He can use a towel to wipe his body clean but should not soak in water.
- Not have sex for at least 2 to 3 days.
- Use condoms or another effective family planning method for 3 months after the procedure. (The previously recommended alternative, to wait for 20 ejaculations, has proved less reliable than waiting 3 months and is no longer recommended.)
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| What to do about the most common problems |
- Discomfort in scrotum usually lasts 2 to 3 days. Suggest ibuprofen (200–400 mg), paracetamol (325–1000 mg), or other pain reliever. He should not take aspirin, which slows blood clotting.
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| Plan the follow-up visit |
- Ask him to return in 3 months for semen analysis, if available (see Question 4).
- No man should be denied a vasectomy, however because follow-up would be difficult or not possible.
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