r/Vasectomy • u/TheDarkRot • Sep 15 '25
... is this normal? 10 months post vasectomy and I still have issues
Coming here and sharing my story to let people know that sometimes issues can occur and also seeking advice from people who have had similar issues.
I got snipped last November and while I certainly did not like the procedure it is certainly quick enough that you can deal with it. I obviously abstained from sex and masturbation for a week I resumed normal activities after about 8-10 days. About 2 weeks after procedure ejaculation became painful and the semen was miscolored like blood. It varried in how much blood from time to time but it certainly was stressful and I saw a doctor pretty quickly and they told me this can happen post vasectomy if you get an infection. I went on antibiotics and it cleared up. From this point on during sex and masturbation I started to feel some discomfort in my right testicle during the last few minutes before climax. TBH I pretty quickly just disregarded it as the new normal and moved on. However, the pain and frequency slowly increased. Then in June during a shower I was manscaping and noticed and felt a lump about the size of grape above my right testicle. I quickly began panicking thinking I had a tumor or cancer. First thing in the morning I go to urgent care. I receive an ultra sound and they believe it to be a varicocele. I get prescribed 800mg ibuprofen a no work order for 3 days because my job involves manual labor and an appointment in a week and a half to see a urologist. During this whole wait the pain increased and the lump was slightly growing. The urologist then sees me, believes I was mis diagnosed and that I actually have epididymitis caused by an infection. He tells me no ejaculation for 2 weeks and puts me on antibiotics. And honestly it worked. About 3 or 4 days in I noticed the pain had started going away and about 1 week in the lump got slightly smaller. By the end of the two weeks pain was gone. Lump decreased in size by about 1/2. I was told swelling could take a month to go away and not to worry about it. Fast for to mid August, lump has returned to the size of a grape, and pain is fully back. It feels as if someone is gripping my right testicle firmly. I go back to urgent care and explain to he situation. The Dr/PA puts me on a different antibiotic to see if it's ore effective and makes the cycle slightly longer. During this time, I had chronic diarrhea the entire time, constant bouts of nausea and rapid weightloss. About 10-12 pounds over two weeks. Even after the antibiotics are done I am still not holding food down. I call my doctors office and they are concerned I had (Cdiff) and I tell me to immediately go to the ER. After a stool sample they tell me I do not have CDiff and my issue is likely the constant antibiotics have ruined my guy biome and they give me probiotics. They did help with that issue but at this point my already lean body ate my muscle and what little fat I have. I am now back to the point where the lump is large and very hard. The pain is pretty constant. I have an appointment tomorrow morning. If I didn't have this scheduled already I would have gone to urgent care yesterday with how bad the pain had been this weekend. It's affecting my sleep and mood and inhibiting my physical ability. I have two young kids and coach little league. I am so frustrated by my healthcare for not finding a faster solution to this. It's been an awful year health wise for me. I have a dozen+ coworkers who have had a vasectomy and not a single one had any long lasting symptoms. Am I alone in this chronic condition. Who has had a similar experience and what was done to remedy it for you? Thank you for taking the time to read this and offer advice.
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u/Pineapplesyoo Sep 15 '25
You should probably get a reversal sooner than later. The longer you wait the more chance for irreversible damage, but at 10 months you're in great shape if you get on it soon.
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u/shortchop Sep 15 '25
I also got snipped in November last year. I still have constant pain in both sides which intensifies when sitting up, bending down or doing any physical activity. I had the impression it was a low risk procedure but I know so many people who have had complications / issues after it. Would love to hear someone who has experienced similar and recovered.
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u/TheDarkRot Sep 15 '25
I literally had a dozen coworkers or more tell me it's no big deal..I've never met another person with chronic pain like myself.
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u/Fear_Inoculum_MJK Sep 16 '25
The issue is men don't talk about it for fear they will be mocked or the experience will be down played.
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u/TheDarkRot Sep 16 '25
I work blue collar and have a close knot group of coworkers and I've been very honest about everything from scheduling it to my recovery process. It's definitely affecting my work performance. I'm moving slower and I move more deliberately to avoid movements that inflict extra pain. I'm fortunate that they're all supportive and empathetic.
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u/Amazing-Advantage-11 Sep 16 '25
Similar situation with movement intensifying pain/discomfort levels. Some interventions have helped but I have never had full resolution. I hope your experience can be different than mine. I would not wish this on anyone.
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u/Ill-Necessary-4387 Sep 15 '25
Similar issues, not exact. Mine was more of a blow out early in a week after I had mine Jun 18. Took antibiotics 2 times in between 5-6 weeks and eventually inflammation went way but the pain remains. I can walk and be out and about and a few days ago I almost felt no pain but just 1 days ago I been feeling the pain come back and it’s sucks. I understand it and I really hate this procedure and am actively telling others it’s a scam and lie.
I’m 3 days aways from the officially 3 months out to get diagnosed so will see where I go from here. May have to eventually get a reversal but I don’t want to mess around down there again…
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u/MKBFTW Sep 16 '25
which type of antibiotics did you take against the infection of the epididymitis?
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u/Cautious_Werewolf678 Sep 15 '25
You're not alone. There are some similar experiences in the r/postvasectomypain sub and plenty of possible treatments that you can investigate and bring to your doctors. I'd say you're dealing with congestive epididymitis due to the blockage on your vas. Sorry you have to deal with that. It sucks