Activity

• Rest for the remainder of the day. Avoid strenuous activity, lifting >15 lbs, or exercise for 7 days.

• Gradually resume normal activities after one week as tolerated.

Support & Comfort

• Wear snug briefs or compression shorts for the first 5–7 days.

• Apply an ice pack to the scrotum for 20 minutes every hour as needed, for the first 24 hours.

Pain Management

• Mild soreness or bruising is expected.

• Take acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) as per instructions on the bottle.

• Avoid aspirin for 48 hours unless prescribed.

Hygiene

• Shower after 24 hours.

• Do not submerge the incision (bath, pool, jacuzzi) for 14 days.

• Keep the area clean and dry between showers.

Sexual Activity

• Avoid ejaculation and sexual activity for 7 days.

• Continue to use contraception until a semen analysis confirms you are sperm-free.

• You are not sterile immediately — this typically takes 3 months or 20 ejaculations.

Follow-Up Testing

• Utilize the Fellow Mail-in Testing Kit at 3 months. You will be receiving a reminder to perform the test.

• The vasectomy is considered successful only after the kit states that you have met passing criteria.

When to Call Us

Contact the office immediately if you experience:

• Increasing pain, swelling, or redness

• Fever > 100.4 °F

• Persistent bleeding or drainage

• Significant bruising or scrotal enlargement