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How long does the operation take?

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The whole operation takes about 15 minutes.  

Where do you give the injection for local anaesthetic?

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Local anaesthetic is infiltrated just under the skin around the vas deferens (not in the testicles as some people wrongly assume).  

Is the injection painful?

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There may be some slight discomfort initially, though the rest of the procedure is painless.  

Do the sutures have to come out?

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No. They are self-dissolving and take up to 8-10 weeks to dissolve.  

How soon after the operation will I be able to work?

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We recommend that you should take at least two days off work. If your job is strenuous you must avoid heavy lifting for at least

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Will I be sterile immediately?

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You will not become sterile immediately after the operation, as you will still be producing sperm from the reservoir above the “cut”. As soon as

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Will I need an overnight stay?

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Once the operation has been performed you will not be required to stay overnight and will be able to go straight home. It is however

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How soon after the operation can I have intercourse?

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As soon as you feel comfortable, but you must continue with your contraception methods until you hear from the clinic that your operation has been

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Does the operation have any adverse effect on sexual performance?

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No – in fact, many patients report that sexual performance is enhanced, as the fear of pregnancy is removed.  

Is the colour of ejaculation changed after the operation?

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No, there is very little change in the colour of the semen as sperm forms very little part of it.  

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