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Are there any side effects to having a vasectomy?

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Vasectomy Side Effects – Long Term A very small number of men experience a long term side effect that is a chronic pain known as Post Vasectomy Pain Syndrome (PVPS). It can begin immediately after the vasectomy or many months or even years after the vasectomy. read more

For most men, a vasectomy procedure doesn't cause any noticeable side effects, and serious complications are very rare. Side effects that might happen right after the surgery can include: Bleeding or a blood clot (hematoma) inside the scrotum, blood in the semen, bruising of your scrotum, infection of the surgery site, mild pain or discomfort and swelling. read more

Vasectomy is nearly 100 percent effective in preventing pregnancy. Vasectomy is an outpatient surgery with a low risk of complications or side effects. The cost of a vasectomy is far less than the cost of female sterilization (tubal ligation) or the long-term cost of birth control medications for women. read more

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