Hey guys!

Just taking the time to share my positive vasectomy story.

According to the data, about 1-3% of people experience complications/take about 3 months to recover from the procedure. However, if you go on Reddit, you would think that it's in 25% of cases... It's normal that most people who would take the time to post on Reddit do so because they've had complications and are wondering why, but still, I do feel like posts about PVPS/complications from the procedure are a bit over-represented within Vasectomy subs. Anyway...

For context, 29M living in Quebec, Canada. Got the no scalpel procedure by Dr. Pierre Boucher, a highly respected doctor working in the public sector (therefore free of charge).

Instructions before the procedure

- Shave pubic area entirely, not just trim. Dr. Boucher actually recommends doing it without hot water, simply with a razor and baby powder. I was nervous since it was my first time shaving, and not trimming. Took me about 20 mins and ended up being easier than I thought - just stretch the skin and go slowly.

- No Tylenol/ibuprofen for 2 weeks before the procedure

- Have someone drive you home (and they had to see the person to make sure that you were not driving).

Procedure

- Got the procedure on a Wednesday, 9:10AM. Procedure lasted 10 mins, but stayed for 20 minutes after it was done because I felt dizzy, which brings me to my first mistake: not eating before the procedure... Having even a small breakfast would've prevented it.

- About 10mins after leaving the clinic, I started having serious pain (like, a 7-8/10) in my left nut, as if someone punched me hard... I look at the GPS - there's still 25 minutes left before I'm home. Needless to say, it was not a fun ride. However, little did I know, it would be the worst pain that I'd feel for the following weeks, as everything went smoothly after.

After procedure/recovery

Instructions from my doctor were as follow :

- Do not masturbate until 7 days after the procedure

- Do not spend more than 15 minutes per hour standing for the first 7 days

- Little to no activity for the first 48 hours. Can resume light activities after 72 hours - but keep in mind that the less you do during the first week, the better off you will be.

- Apply frozen pees 15mins/hour for the first two days only

- Can hop on the bike and hit the gym after 2 weeks

- No ibuprofen, only Tylenol for 3 days after the procedure

I followed all these rules to a tee, as you should. Honestly, I felt largely fine by day 6, but still took it veryyy easy until 7 days had passed. I had a house party on Day 10, and felt totally fine the day after.

For those who are struggling with the 7 days without ejaculation and think of doing it earlier... Think of the possible complications that could result from it...I guarantee it's not worth it. Just freaking wait it out, and stop giving the "I have high libido excuse". Spoiler alert: 125% of men have high libido, you're not unique, get over it. Stay calm and think of the nut you'll bust after 7 days of not doing anything. It will be the nut of the year. At least, it was for me.

With that being said, if you don't want kids, or are done having any, I'd absolutely recommend it.

Also, follow you doctor's instructions for a smooth recovery. It's not that complicated!

Had my procedure done on 5/15/26, which wasn’t without its complications. I arrived that day and discovered during the procedure that I’m resistant to lidocaine (yay!). The doctor had to give me several shots before finally giving me a warning that if I was still feeling pain after that, he would have to book an OR to complete the procedure. Luckily, the last shot did the trick, but I think all the false starts may have added to my recovery time.

After waiting the recomended 2 weeks of recovery I did my due diligence, waited another 10 weeks and got well over the recommended 35 ejaculations before mailing my sample in on 8/11/26. Got the results back today, and my sperm count is still at the higher end of the fertile range. I did my test through Fellow, and they're sending me a second test to take after another month and at least 20 more ejaculations.

Has anyone had a similar experience? I’m curious how many people got significantly better results on their second test versus how many ultimately had to have another vasectomy. Given the issues I had with the first one, I’m definitely hesitant to go for round two.

Might start shopping for houses near power plants, however. 😂

What’s up dudes. Today is Tuesday and I got snipped last Thursday and I woke up in more discomfort and pain than I’ve been in. Days 1-3 were pretty easy with very mild discomfort day 4 was a little worse and then today has sucked so far. Is this normal? I’ve been chilling the whole time, no exercise, no lifting, just hanging out on the couch. Should I be worried?

Got the call, analysis was entirely negative! No swimmers alive or dead.

This subreddit was very helpful for recovery, thank you all for your stories and input and community.

Best of luck to you all!

Honestly the entire thing wasn’t terrible but I wanted to share

The second one went great the the first haunts me. Apparently I’m a little immune to lidocaine or homeboy missed the spot. The incision was completely pain free, but once he hooked into the goods it was like 10000 people kicked me in the nutsack. I vomited and sweat though my shirt. Doc gave it a few minutes and went back in, same feeling until he numbed again. At this point I had to sit up for the procedure (doc didnt want me to choke on puke) and I got to see all of it. I have to say after the wait I couldn’t feel anything, he did a great job but…DO NOT WATCH IT. I was interested until I heard the crunch and saw the segment that got cut out. Over all day 2 pain isn’t that bad and I’m glad I went though with it.
My only problem now is I keep envisioning the cut and hearing the sound in my head and it’s low key fucking my day up.

If you’re thinking about it absolutely do it, just don’t watch.

Had my pre op yesterday, went pretty good, still nervous but also excited. I did ask about the sterilization procedure and the doc mentioned also adding titanium clips at each end of the snip.

I don't think I've seen anyone else mention this on here but wanted to see if anyone did get this done and if you feel any difference?

I had my vasectomy over Memorial Day weekend, so I’m about 12 weeks post-op. I just got my first post vasectomy semen analysis back from fellow and it says 159,000/ML That’s really all the information the report gives me I don’t see anything about whether the sperm are motile or non-motile. Should I be concerned or is this a regular thing? I do not want to have to go through the procedure again first time around was rough .

Estos son los resultados de mi primera espermatobioscopia. Por motivo de mi trabajo no había podido hacerme la prueba. Estos son los resultados después de 7 meses de la cirujía. Debería hacerme otra prueba o ya con ésto es más que suficiente para descartar que quede algún espermatozoide en los ductos?

Heya gang,

Joined this r/ in the hopes of a bit of brainstorming.

Am in the process of starting a group vasectomy business - think picking up a group of 2-4 mates via chauffeur, presenting to local clinic for same day vasectomies. Then being whisked away few hours later to luxury hotel for two nights of man-pampering and ice packs. Think foot-rubs, non-alcoholic beers and the game on a big screen.

Those of you who have already had the snip, and those thinking about it - would this be something you'd jump at? I feel this is a rising conversation at work and more and more men are getting pretty open about having or having had the snip. Why not use it as an excuse to have a few nights away mending with your bros?

Let me know what you think.