Vasectomy Test Results ...

Well the test results came in from my Vasectomy. The good news is that my first sample was clear of sperm. The not terrible but not great news, is that my second sample was clear of live sperm, but they found a few dead ones.

So it's a couple more test pots for me ... and hopefully the all-clear will come in the next month or so.

A little disappointing as I'm really gagging to lose the rubber.

Waiting for the all clear

It's now been a couple of months since my vasectomy operation - and so that meant submitting a couple of sperm samples over a few weeks to see if I've got the 'all clear'. Hoping that indeed I am now infertile. Condoms take all the spontaneity away, and most of the sensation out of sex. The the rhythm method can be a bit messy (though to be honest that doesn't both me - though it does the washing machine) and there is a small risk of pregnancy with the rhythm method. Pain has pretty much gone - I'd say 95% in normal day to day activities. Can't wait for this all to be over - the anticipation and waiting is quite unbearable.

Two Months After Vasectomy

So two months later after my vasectomy - recovery is going well. The first first of my sperm sample tests is in around 6 weeks or so. In the meantime condoms and the rhythm method have been our birth control of choice. Although by around now I should be sterile - there's still a risk --- and indeed without completing the tests it's not worth the risk. Although everything 'downstairs' still hasn't returned to being entirely comfortable - I can see there's light at the end of the tunnel - and expect in 6 months or so everything to be back to normal.

UK Sperm Donor Satisfaction Survey

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Vasectomy Completed!

Had my vasectomy yesterday.

It was fine - wasn't painful at all. No real pain after the operation, or today, the day after. Just walking a little more carefully and a slight ache. Didn't get the best nights sleep but not so bad considering.

After the op I returned to work after and completed my afternoon's tasks - and I'm back at work today also.

Can only that if you are considering having it - go for it.

Just got 4 months to wait before providing two sperm samples to see if the operation was a success - and I'll then be confirmed as sterile.

The surgeon showed me, at my request, the bits he removed - think two lots of 2.5cm long spaghetti - and that's what it looks like.

Final update for June

I got a nice email back from the clinic to say that the results of the screening had been returned to them and that my second, and final set of donations had been released for use - everything was in the clear.

My wife is booking in my vasectomy for later in the year - I'll be sure to give a update on how this works out and the procedures and tests that follow.

One final thing before I sign off for a while, I would like to wish all the my recipient parents, and their children, all the best for the future.

Screening Update

Completed my final screening for bloods and urine today.

When this has been processed, the sperm from my second donation cycle will be available should it be needed.