Post Operative Care

Post Operative Care Plan for Vasectomy
As we are a Day Hospital we do not have after hours emergency facilities. Should you experience any difficulties following your procedure please contact your local Doctor or go to your nearest Hospital. If you have a medical emergency please call 000

General Post Operative Care
To reduce the risk of post-operative complications you should carefully read and follow these instructions.
You will need to have a check-up 1 week after the procedure, either with your own doctor or at this clinic to have your sutures removed.

Underwear
Supportive underwear should be worn at all times. NOT boxer shorts

Healthy Lifestyle
Make sure you have adequate rest for the next few days and use ice packs under the scrotum to decrease the risk of swelling. You may resume normal activity within 24 hours but avoid HEAVY LIFTING, BIKE RIDING and VIGOROUS EXERCISE or SPORT for 2 WEEKS. Avoid alcohol and have a healthy diet.

Temperature
If you develop a temperature over 37.5 contact the clinic or you doctor, as you may need a course of antibiotics

Pain
Paracetamol or Panadeine and an ice pack will usually bring relief. DO NOT TAKE any medication that contains aspirin. IF YOU HAVE SEVERE PAIN YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE CLINIC

Anaesthesia
For the next 24 Hours you must not

• Drive a motor vehicle
• Operate machinery
• Consume alcohol
• Consume any drugs not prescribed for you
• Sign any important documents
• Do anything that requires fine decision making skills

Future Contraception
You MUST NOT have sex without additional contraceptive protection until 3 negative sperm counts have been received

Sperm Count
Three consecutive sperm counts are necessary to confirm sterility. These specimens are collected at 4 weeks, 6 weeks and 12 weeks after your procedure.

If you do not follow these discharge instructions and you do not use alternative contraception until 3 negative sperm counts have been received we cannot and will not be held responsible for any unplanned pregn