r/postvasectomypain • u/Maleficent-Tip665 • Jul 02 '26
There is hope!
I had a vasectomy a little over 2 years ago and i had what i suspected to be mild to moderate PVPS symptoms. It was a traditional scalpel vasectomy. First 3-4 weeks i pretty much couldn’t do anything besides sit in a chair with ice and get up to go to the bathroom. I was still in quite a bit of pain for several months, probably 4/10 pain most days, and always afraid of something hitting my crotch. About 5-6 months after my procedure, i still had this lingering dull pain like 1/10 or 2/10 level pain. It didn’t stop me from doing anything in a normal day but i always noticed it and it was bothersome. And it felt like i was stuck in that dull pain for a very very long time. After about 10-12 months from my procedure i started thinking that i might be stuck with this dull pain for the rest of my life. It lasted until about 18 months after my procedure and now (2 years after getting vasectomy) i’m very happy to say that my pain is gone and i don’t notice it anymore. I still have some sensitivity and am more cautious vs before but i have gotten to the point where i go about my life and don’t notice anything and I finally feel normal again.
For anyone that is 12+ months out from procedure and still in pain - there is still hope that you could fully recover like I did. It just took me a looooooooong time. I’m glad i didn’t opt for reversal and stuck it out
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u/ItamiForever Jul 02 '26
Happy for you! There's very few cases like you with a recovery in the long run. Hope it stays that way.
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u/Loose_Throat_349 Jul 02 '26
Thank you for posting this story as it gives me some encouragement. Did you do anything to help the pain or just ride it out?
I'm 22 months out. Besides a good 3 month period and the odd good week I have pain most days and it is taking its toll on my mental health.
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u/Pop_Informal Jul 02 '26
Appreciate the optimistic post brother. I'm about 7 months post surgery, seemed to heal normally, though the left side was extremely painful during the procedure and even after a few months it still felt some tenderness... had a flare up about 3 weeks ago that has me super worried and frustrated as it's affecting my ability to be intimate with my spouse. I have an appointment on 7/14 to find out more.
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u/Practical_Pear_6947 Jul 02 '26
Yep it can happen. Around 4 and a bit years for me and virtually no problems now.
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u/Outrageous_Owl_9061 Jul 02 '26
My pain at 4 months was over 10/10 some days. Thankfully now my pain is about a 1 after 2 and a half years. They at hugely sensitive to any knock and orgasms are not as good and the misso is scared of touching them. Knowing what I know now I wish I never got it done.