While complications from no-scalpel vasectomy are very rare, one complication that may arise post-procedure is the scrotal hematoma. The following post discusses what it is, and how you recognize it. NorCalVas offers safe and highly effective <a data-preserve-html-node="true" href=https://www.norcalvas.com/>no-scalpel, no-needle vasectomy procedures to the Elk Grove, Redding, Scotts Valley, and Sacramento communities.
No-scalpel vasectomy is undoubtedly the safest permanent sterilization procedure available. However, this does not mean that complications never arise, and while they are mostly minor, they can still be uncomfortable and sometimes painful, and scary. After all – these problems are in a very sensitive part of the human body.
One post-vasectomy complication is a scrotal hematoma, which the accumulation of blood within the scrotum.
Scrotal hematomas may occur because a tiny vein next to the vas deferens was cut during the procedure. Because human scrotal anatomy dictates that the testicles hang downward, blood from the cut vein runs downward into the scrotal sac, causing it to pool and, in severe cases, fill up.
The Symptoms of Scrotal Hematoma
Scrotal hematoma severity can range from unnoticeable symptoms to quite severe and alarming. Scrotal hematomas can present several days after a vasectomy. Symptoms include swelling, pain, and bruising of the scrotum. The size of the hematoma determines the severity of the symptoms. Small hematomas might not be noticeable or only cause mild discomfort. Large hematomas can be incredibly painful and appear disfiguring.
Scrotal Hematoma Treatment
The good news is that scrotal hematomas after no-scalpel vasectomy are incredibly rare. Patients who experience symptoms should visit their physician immediately to mitigate discomfort. The majority of hematomas resolve without medical treatment, but in cases where they’re atypically large, your practitioner may intervene surgically. This typically involves draining, but the treatment will likely involve taking anti-inflammatory medication, wearing an athletic supporter, and waiting. The hematoma will begin to dissolve within a few days to a week.
Scrotal Hematoma Prevention
The risk of scrotal hematoma cannot be entirely eliminated, but using the services of a highly experienced no-scalpel vasectomy practitioner can dramatically reduce the chances of complications developing. This is because experienced practitioners are more familiar with a diverse spectrum of patient anatomies – they have literally seen it all. Additionally, the no-scalpel procedure (unsurprisingly) doesn’t involve a scalpel, so there is a far lower likelihood that the tiny veins alongside the vas deferens will accidentally be cut.
While scrotal hematomas are certainly unpleasant, the chances of experiencing the complication are minimal. Moreover, no-scalpel vasectomies are the most effective forms of birth control available – if you’re certain you do not want to risk pregnancy, there is no better permanent contraceptive solution. Even men who’ve experienced the agony of a scrotal hematoma won’t <a data-preserve-html-node="true" href= https://www.menshealth.com/health/a19544767/vasectomy-gone-bad/>hesitate to recommend having a vasectomy!
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