Am I clear after my vasectomy?
Several common questions after vasectomy?
1. When can I have sex?
There are no absolute prohibitions but most patients wait at least 1 week to engage in intercourse or masturbation.
2. Will I have an orgasm?
Yes vasectomy blocks the sperm but not the pleasure associated with sex.
3. Will there be discharge or ejaculate?
yes the seminal vesicles still make fluid which will come out at the end
this fluid is tested for sperm after vasectomy
4. How long do I need to use condoms or birth control pills ?
Until the semen analysis is zero or no sperm
At Beth Israel Medical Center the policy is two zero sperm counts.
5. Does this prevent against Sexually transmitted diseases?
NO, STDS have to do with contact NOT sperm Vasectomy is not protective against this! Be careful and use protection with new or non-monogamous partners
6. When can I go back to work?
Most men return to work the following day or take 2-3 days off if the do manual labor or physical work. You can do paperwork or answer phonecalls the same day.
