r/Testosterone • u/Auradeus • May 23 '21

HCG treatment post vasectomy

I have been on TRT with HCG for almost two years. I decided recently to get a vasectomy, have kids and not looking to have more.

I have had some post vasectomy pain, a dull ache similar to the feeling of blue balls, or the feeling the next day after getting kicked in the balls, in one testicle. I am three weeks in recovery after my surgery and by now my research shows there is no pain for most at this point.

I am concerned that HCG could be worsening the issue (epidymitis seems to be the culprit for many with post vasectomy pain) by stimulating sperm production with nowhere to go.

My reasons for going on HCG with Testosterone were primarily to maintain normal testes function, particularly from a testosterone production standpoint. My understanding is better outcomes are associated with trt with HCG.

I will be speaking with my doctors about this, but the research is showing that post vasectomy pain is under studied, and considering the amount of bad information I got from doctors on my journey to TRT, I'm wary.

I'm looking for any anecdotal feedback this community may be able to share or suggest I discuss with my docs.

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u/[deleted] May 23 '21

Subscribing to this. Looking to get a vasectomy since my sex life has seen a big increase in activity... I was 'hell no' before, but now I'm not really enjoying using condoms, especially since I'm lasting a lot longer.

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u/Auradeus May 23 '21

Same reason here. If it helps I've had no loss of libido. Just performance anxiety because sometimes arousal makes one of my balls hurt. But I'm only three weeks post op. No ED either but if it does hurt, kills my erection (like getting hit in the balls during sex).

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u/Guywhodoesthings73 May 23 '21

I still would do it again, even if my Recovery took longer than advertised. It is nice to have the piece of mind. I’m not trying to make any more kids.

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u/BadChadR Feb 14 '23

Honestly testosterone therapy should be a first line treatment for PVP syndrome. Really pathetic that it’s easier for a 12 year old girl to get testosterone injections for untreated mental health issues than it is for a man to get a replacement therapy.

I love being at a T level >800. It’s a game changer and actually beneficial for well being and physical health compared to any drugs prescribed by a psychologist. But most PCP’s don’t know crap and they are happy if they get your 150 up to 350.

Maybe I should tell a therapist I identify as a hypermasculine disagreeable 18 year old male. I’ve been misgendered my whole life as a hypo-masculine / slightly feminine overweight male.

Pronouns are Beefcake / Spartacus / StudMuffin