Vasectomy - Whos had it done? NHS/Private

MattTheTall77 · 29 Jun 2022 at 14:03

I had mine done back in Feb 2020. basically booked an appt with a GP, said I wanted it done and he referred me.

Op was ok if a little embarrassing. Left one went easy, right one he had to rummage around for quite a while to find the pipe.

Felt fairly ok the day or two after, but then made the mistake of getting back to renovating the house. Crouched down draining the central heating and carting heavy radiators I think I did something bad. It swelled up and was painful for over a week, spent a few days with frozen peas on my sack to numb the pain.

Still need to do my final sample to confirm it worked, covid got in the way and the thought of knocking one out in a waiting room isn't appealing. Will have to get it over with soon.

SexyGreyFox · 29 Jun 2022 at 14:12

I'm reminded of a Clinical Negligence case where the man was claiming that some treatment we gave him made him infertile.
I got hold of his records and he'd had a vasectomy in 1995

The thing is we can't ring the Solicitor and tell them but I put the records right at the beginning of the disclosure and a few months later we got a letter saying they had closed the case.
Sometimes people don't realise we find ALL records.

Minstadave · 29 Jun 2022 at 14:13

SkodaMart said:
Aww diddums

Low test is awful, I wouldn’t wish it on any guy.

There's no link between vasectomy and low testosterone I didn't think?

Dis86 · 29 Jun 2022 at 14:15

SideWinder said:
How was the 'discomfort' after? And what type did you do?

A mate had his done and described it as feeling like his balls were the size of melons for about 2 weeks afterwards.

SkodaMart · 29 Jun 2022 at 14:16

Minstadave said:
There's no link between vasectomy and low testosterone I didn't think?

Apparently not but I have graphs to prove otherwise.

Dis86 · 29 Jun 2022 at 14:18

Minstadave said:
There's no link between vasectomy and low testosterone I didn't think?

There isn't as far as I'm aware either. Unless it's a psychosomatic effect.

Haggisman · 29 Jun 2022 at 14:18

MattTheTall77 said:
Op was ok if a little embarrassing.

Hah, yes, while it was something of a strange experience to be making small talk with someone while a stranger poked at my bits, thankfully the nurse assisting with mine was old enough to be my mother, if she'd been young and hot it probably would have been a far more uncomfortable experience :cry:

MattTheTall77 said:
Still need to do my final sample to confirm it worked, covid got in the way and the thought of knocking one out in a waiting room isn't appealing. Will have to get it over with soon.

You have to attend the clinic for the sample? I just had to send one off.

SkodaMart · 29 Jun 2022 at 14:27

Dis86 said:
There isn't as far as I'm aware either. Unless it's a psychosomatic effect.

Officially it doesn’t, but the sperm you produce has nowhere to go, the cut tubes can feel swollen, infact I’ve suffered discomfort since the procedure years ago.
This swelling and back pressure can affect testicular function.
In my case, my test levels crashed over a period of months.
I really regret having it done, however the infertility side of it is great. (If your at that stage in your life).

SkodaMart · 29 Jun 2022 at 14:43

It’s mentioned in that article.
Trust me it happens.

Does a Vasectomy Affect Testosterone Levels? - UltraCorePower

Most sites say it’s a myth.

Ian_Eb · 29 Jun 2022 at 14:48

SideWinder said:
How was the 'discomfort' after? And what type did you do?

It was a bit 'itchy' for a few days, but then that went. It was mostly a case of the cut healing I guess. It was all done at the local GP.

413x · 29 Jun 2022 at 14:49

This is one of those things I want to get done but never get round to. With waiting lists so high it hardly a priority.

I guess it would be difficult for me as I have no kids.

Can you just lie about having kids to facilitate it?

Dis86 · 29 Jun 2022 at 14:50

SkodaMart said:
It’s mentioned in that article.
Trust me it happens.

Does a Vasectomy Affect Testosterone Levels? - UltraCorePower

Most sites say it’s a myth.

Seems like a bit of an unfortunate and rare complication.

dlockers · 29 Jun 2022 at 14:51

Dis86 said:
A mate had his done and described it as feeling like his balls were the size of melons for about 2 weeks afterwards.

Did you have a feel for him?

dlockers · 29 Jun 2022 at 14:51

Dis86 said:
Seems like a bit of an unfortunate and rare complication.

Did you not read his post? "Trust him"

Dis86 · 29 Jun 2022 at 14:51

dLockers said:
Did you have a feel for him?

It's only polite

EddScott · 29 Jun 2022 at 14:52

I had it done a few years ago. Bit uncomfortable for a day or two but otherwise fine.

Not noticeable reduction in libido.

SkodaMart · 29 Jun 2022 at 14:53

dLockers said:
Did you not read his post? "Trust him"

Bit of a **** you aren’t you?

dlockers · 29 Jun 2022 at 14:57

SkodaMart said:
Bit of a **** you aren’t you?

I'll loosen up now I know why you keep recommending people buy Citroen Berlingos

SkodaMart · 29 Jun 2022 at 14:58

By ‘trust me’ I mean I’m not about to upload my medical records to an Internet forum.

potatolord · 29 Jun 2022 at 14:58

Does it affect the taste?