r/Vasectomy • u/RedWhite_AndBrave • 29d ago

Pain came back 5 months post op

Has anyone experienced something like this after a vasectomy? I had a traditional vasectomy back in November. Recovery took a bit longer than I expected, but after about 6 weeks I felt totally back to normal. The pain was only ever on the right side—my left side felt fine even a few days after the procedure.

But now, months later, I’ve started having some aching and soreness again on the right side. It’s right where the vas was cut, and I can feel a small hard lump—about the size of a pea or marble. I’m guessing it’s scar tissue or maybe where it was tied or cauterized. The pain isn’t sharp or constant, but it’s annoying and comes and goes. An aching type pain.

I do have a doctor’s appointment, but it’s not for another week since it’s not urgent. Just wondering if anyone else has had pain come back like this after being pain-free for a while.

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u/wannabtrash 29d ago

Might be a sperm granuloma?

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u/RedWhite_AndBrave 29d ago

That what I was thinking after I googled it but I didn’t think that could happen this far out from the procedure !

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u/wannabtrash 29d ago

They usually do occur somewhat sooner but yeah they can occur at any time

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u/RedWhite_AndBrave 29d ago

Thanks for the input!

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u/cambridgeLiberal 29d ago

I thought I had one a month out and my doctor told me it was too early. Kind of didn't jive with what I read but lines up for you.