One of the most common questions I am asked is how long it takes to recover from a vasectomy. As a general rule, the majority of men will be fully recovered from their vasectomy in 1 week.
It is important in the first few days after your vasectomy to take it very easy. Walking and driving is OK but if your job involves a lot of heavy lifting or straining, or you are driving machinery that involves a lot of bumps, it’s probably best to take some sick leave or arrange light duties.
Although most men are pain-free after a week, there are a few activities that should be avoided for a bit longer. Motorbike or pushbike riding should be avoided until at least 3 weeks after the vasectomy procedure and contact sports such as football should be avoided for 4 weeks.
While some complications after a vasectomy cannot be explained by anything other than bad luck, a lot of complications occur because men go back and do too much too early. To give yourself the best chance of a quick and full recovery try to follow our instructions and take it easy in the first few days after the vasectomy followed by gradually returning to full activity.
If you are considering a vasectomy and would like to learn more about the recovery process, Vasectomy Australia is here to help. We have vasectomy clinic Queensland locations where you can discuss your options with our team of experts.
For more information on vasectomy call us at 1800 764 763 or email info@vasectomyaustralia.com.au. Also, at your own convenience, you can visit our vasectomy clinic.
About The Author
Geoff Cashion
Dr Cashion was born in Brisbane and grew up in Rockhampton. After graduating in medicine from the University of Queensland in 2002 he spent many years working in emergency medicine and general practice. He completed training in the No Scalpel Vasectomy technique under Dr Doug Stein in Florida with further training undertaken in Australia. Opening Vasectomy Australia, he has grown it into one of the largest providers of Vasectomy in Australia, while still performing more than 3500 vasectomies a year himself.
