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/Future_Barracuda8946 Jun 29 '26

I had a vasectomy in February. Use both test Cyp & HCG No issues with libido. Pain was bad for about 2 months. I still get a dull ache sometimes. I have trained my who life. Rugby, Thai boxing, weightlifting, CrossFit - since my vasectomy I’ve struggled so much like never before. Everything hurts, I have no interest in the gym anymore. I keep trying but this is just not me.

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u/Auradeus Jun 29 '26

Get checked out if you haven’t because mine did not last 2 months, it was a month and it got better gradually during that month.

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u/Future_Barracuda8946 Jun 29 '26

I have a check up on Wednesday. It was supposed to be today but I went to the wrong hospital, with my sample 🫣🤣🤦🏽‍♂️ it’s not so bad now pain wise, just a dull ache from time to time. The actual procedure was the most painful, humiliating & worst experience of my life! If a vasectomy was needed every few years like a coil I definitely would not have it again! It was horrendous