What are the Complications of a Vasectomy Reversal?
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A vasectomy reversal is considered a safe surgery, and complications are rare. Your surgeon will discuss all of the potential complications with you before you undergo the procedure.
- Allergies to anaesthetic
- Bleeding – your surgeon can use drains to ensure the blood leaves the area
- Infection – like any surgery there is always a risk of infection. This can be treated with early diagnosis and antibiotics
- Blood clots caused by excessive bleeding
- Prolonged pain – sometimes the nerves within the scrotum can become damaged during surgery. This is likely to require further treatments.
- Testicular atrophy – damage to the blood vessels in the testes that can have long term effects It is very rare that there are any complications with a vasectomy reversal procedure, and there are things that you can do to help cut out risk during the surgery. Smoking seriously affects your healing process, and ought to be stopped a week before the surgery, and you shouldn’t start again for as long as possible afterwards.
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Further Information about a Vasectomy & Reversals
VASECTOMY REVERSAL
- VASECTOMY REVERSAL (VASOVASOSTOMY) INFORMATION
- Reasons for a Vasectomy Reversal
- Post Vasectomy Pain Syndrome
- Consultation for Vasectomy Reversal
- Vasectomy Reversal Surgeon - Questions to ask
- Preparing for Vasectomy Reversal
- Vasectomy Reversal Procedure
- COST OF A VASECTOMY REVERSAL
- Recovery from a Vasectomy Reversal
- Risks of a Vasectomy Reversal
- Vasectomy Reversal Success Rate
- FURTHER INFORMATION
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- Reasons for having a Vasectomy
- Benefits of a Vasectomy
- Vasectomy or Tubal Ligation
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- Vasectomy on the NHS
- Consultation for a Vasectomy
- Vasectomy Surgeon - Questions to ask
- Booking an Appointment for a Vasectomy
- Preparing for a Vasectomy
- Vasectomy Procedure
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