If you are like most men, one thing you hope never to see after a vasectomy - yellow liquid oozing
from the incision site. Though most vasectomies are problem free, there are rare instances when complications
require additional care from your physician.
Epididymitis. Though it is unusual, this condition results when there is excessive
swelling in the severed tube around the area the vasectomy was performed. If it does occur, it will usually happen
within a year after the surgery. If treated right away, it should be gone in a week or two. Your doctor will
prescribe an anti-inflammatory medication, and you will be advised to apply heat to the region. After vasectomy,
yellow liquid in addition to swelling indicates infection, rather than Epididymitis. See your doctor for immediate
treatment.
Chronic Pain. Causes of Post-Vasectomy Pain Syndrome (PVPS) are unknown, though there are
several theories. This is a condition in which you feel pain in the testicles on an on-going basis. Most doctors
wait to place the label until you have experienced the discomfort for three months or more without relief.
Treatments start with the most gentle measures possible, in order to prevent further adverse impact to the area.
For example, your physician might suggest anti-inflammatory medication, regular application of hot or cold
compresses, and scrotal support. If these methods fail to eliminate your pain, a specialist might recommend more
heavy-hitting medications, such as steroids. In the most stubborn cases, you may be referred for surgery to correct
the issue.
Granuloma. After vasectomy, small lumps can occur around the severed tubes as a result of sperm
being discharged. Most men do not find the condition painful, and the lumps usually go away on their own. Your
doctor might suggest that you take it easy for a few days, and if you are feeling discomfort, he or she will
suggest medication to manage the symptoms. In rare, more severe cases, a urologist might decide that the lump
should be surgically removed.
The bottom line is that complications from vasectomy are unlikely, and those that occur are often easily
treated. While no one wants recovery from a vasectomy to include yellow liquid or pain, the chances of these are so
slim, that they should not strongly impact your final decision about the procedure.
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