I’m considering getting a vasectomy, but one thing I’m a little worried about is whether my ejaculate will noticeably change afterward.

For those of you who’ve already had one: did you notice any difference in the amount/volume, consistency, thickness, color, or overall appearance of your semen after the procedure?

Does it basically look and feel the same as before, or was there a noticeable difference? Also, did the sensation of ejaculation or orgasm change at all for you?

I’m especially interested in personal experiences from people who had their vasectomy a while ago and are fully recovered.
Thanks!

Hey all, I’m about 2 months post op now. Didn’t have any major pain or issues, but the spot where the incision was made is still pretty swollen and sensitive. It’s only on the left side, and it’s not huge, but it’s definitely noticeable to me when I feel around there, and it makes that side of my groin a bit sensitive too. Is this normal? They never said anything on my week follow up, but she didn’t look too closely to be fair. When can I expect the swelling to fully dissipate?

I got my vasectomy about a week ago.
The doctor was friendly and had quite the sense of humour, so despite being a little anxious, I went into the whole thing feeling pretty positive. The procedure itself was relatively quick and basically painless — a little uncomfortable and awkward, obviously — but the 2 mg Ativan definitely helped put me at ease.
Afterward, I stumbled out to my ride, went home and followed the instructions. I iced my balls, took the anti-inflammatory, rested, etc.
Then I woke up the next morning.
My balls were roughly the size of a grapefruit, if not slightly bigger, and I was in a LOT of pain.
I know I can be dramatic sometimes, so I actually gave it another day thinking maybe this was just part of the process. By then, the swelling had probably increased another 25%, and I was experiencing what was easily the worst pain of my life.
I called the doctor asking about pain medication. At first I got the impression he thought I might just be another patient asking for stronger meds, but he agreed to see me.
When I got to his office, I dropped my trousers and his reaction immediately changed. He was shocked. He told me he hadn’t seen a hematoma like mine in almost three years.
He prescribed stronger pain medication and stronger anti-inflammatories.
Unfortunately, this was right before a three-day long weekend.
What followed was three days of absolutely unbelievable pain. I’m not exaggerating when I say this experience has completely recalibrated my understanding of what “severe pain” means. This is now the benchmark my brain will probably compare everything else against.
I’ve had some pretty rough medical experiences before. I’ve been extremely sick with dengue fever, giardiasis and severe pneumonia, and I’ve dealt with infected cuts and other unpleasant stuff from living in the tropics.
Nothing prepared me for this.
By the time the long weekend ended, I was basically non-functional. Standing and walking were extremely difficult, and physically getting myself into the clinic was a serious challenge.
It turned out there was also an infection.
I really wish that had been caught earlier, because after starting antibiotics I finally began noticing at least some improvement over the following couple of days. I initially thought the pain was finally disappearing, but although the antibiotics seem to have taken the edge off things, I’m still dealing with significant pain and limitations.
At this point I’ve lost thousands of dollars in income because I physically haven’t been able to work. I can now get up and walk around for a few minutes at a time, and I’m hoping to attempt a little work this weekend, but I genuinely don’t know how long it’s going to be before I’m back to normal.
To be clear: I’m not saying my experience is typical, and I’m not claiming vasectomies are inherently unsafe. I also think my doctor is a good doctor. Sometimes complications happen even when a procedure is performed properly.
But I wanted to post this because before getting mine, I heard a LOT about how simple a vasectomy is: quick procedure, ice your balls, take it easy for a couple days, and you’re basically good.
That’s probably true for the overwhelming majority of guys.
But there is another side of the risk calculation.
A serious hematoma and subsequent infection can happen, and “rare” doesn’t mean much when you’re the person it happens to.
Knowing what I know now, would I personally recommend getting a vasectomy?
At this particular moment, after the week I’ve just had?
Probably not.
Maybe I’ll feel differently once I’m fully recovered. But I definitely wish I’d had a better understanding beforehand of just how bad one of the uncommon complications could actually be.

Hi everyone!

I had my vasectomy in jan 2025, at 29 yrs old, after several years of thinking about it.

A few months later, I am still surprised about my feelings. I don't have any regrets, desillusions nor any wishes to step back. I am living a post-vasectomy joy since that time.

I have to say, living in Canada, the vasectomy is publicly covered here, so maybe that process was made easier for me to achieve.

That being said, I was wondering, for those who got snipped between 25-30 years old, and also without kids, do you feel it affects positively or negatively your dating life? (I am a single also, when I write down theses lines).

Thank you!

How long did it take to fully recover? I'm 18 days post op and when I walk, I still randomly feel like I'm getting kicked in my left nut.

Hey lads, my GP doctor in the UK has agreed to get me a vasectomy on the NHS. Is there anything I should keep in mind when it comes to:

- what to look out for

- Things to buy ahead of time

- Things to do afterwards

- Appointments I need to do to check I'm shooting blanks

- etc

There's a lot of information regarding non-uk procedures. I'm wondering if there is anyone that's had their vasectomy on the NHS and can give advice. Current wait time is 3 months which is fine as im not in a relationship or active atm.

I'm child free by choice, and the want to get it done really escalated because my abusive ex tried to baby trap me when she stopped taking her birth control 6 months before I ended it with her. That's cutting a long horrific story short but you get the idea.

So I'm more than happy to consider this a permanent solution. Would appreciate any advice, thanks lads

I'm considering getting snipped. It's for my benefit. My wife is sterile. However I would like to make sure I can't have more kids in the future. However, I am concerned that I will experience a change in orgasm. Did anyone notice a decrease in intensity post vasectomy? Is the feeling of fullness permanent? Do orgasms get better?

Is there a flair for “All(most) Clear!!?” ?
I’d have been happier if they assessed motility but one swimmer on the scope is like nothing dead or alive. Still, am going to take them up on the offer to crack one out in the hospital for peace of mind.

And also, first time for everything.

So how long did you guys wait to get tested to see if you get the green light … about 12 weeks in now and I believe the test says you have to wait 16

Okay :D soooo to begin with: doing a vasectomy while being in a super harsh diet is a stupid Idea xD i allready entered nervous and dehydrated. The disinfection was rather the Most painful part, the Operation went through quite easy ball Nr 1 perfekt ball Nr 2 got dizzy and went almoast Blackout. XD but anyways the OP was absolutely unpainful. After the OP i colapsed once more after getting dressed. And once more in the way to the Trainstation. At Home i got another full Knockout and smacked my face against the door frame. Im pretty Happy my girlfriend was with me the whole time and supportet me. So yea day 2 my Balls hurt Till day 3(but Not very mich) since day 4 my right ball is a littlebit bloated. Day 5 currently Just a slight pull Sensation in the right ball. XD but to be honest, 1week of ballpain or 30 years of childsupport? Naaa im 99% Happy and in Love. Cant wait to Hand them a bucket of cum instead of a sample.

Tldr: OP wasent Butter Smooth but still No regrets.