Anybody had vasectomy reversal fix erection issues/erectile dysfunction ???
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Hi im a 30 year old male that had a vasectomy in january 2013 (10 months ago)
I've been having ED (erectile dysfunction) for the last 1-2 months. Sometimes I'm able to attain a weak erection, my penis is noticeably softer than it was before all of the issues I'm having. After orgasm my penis looses girth almost immediately. Furthermore I'm UN able to continue with intercourse even with a rest of 30 or so mins, I have always been able to go multiple rounds of intercourse with my wife without any issues previously. I have always been very sexually active without any issues what so ever. This issue us really causing me to feel low and my wife is concerned for me, which is impacting on her ability to be comfortable during intercourse. I'm considering a vasectomy reversal due to this. My doctor has arranged the usual blood tests, i.e to measure testosterone levels etc. I'm yet to receive the results. I can only maintain an erection through intense physical stimulation. I previously only needed to be visually stimulated, this is very frustrating for me. Furthermore im only able to maintain an erection during vaginal penetration whilst im on top of my wife with my wifes legs are pushed up and back, as this gives me more sensation in my penis.. i struggle to maintain an erection when my wife is on top or if we do it whilst i'm behind her.
Im totally aware that those within the medical field will be totally dismissive of the vasectomy procedure being the culprit for my ED issue. However im a believer that not all people fit into the same category within current research, as we are all unique and no two people are exactly the same. Not all people's bodies will always react in the same way to the same situation.
Is there a way back from this mess without the use of drugs ??
Last night I failed to have an erection, even through intence visual and physical stimulation. I had consumed alcohol and did feel tipsy, I have always found alcohol enhanced my erections and sexual desire. This was very shocking for me. Due to this I reluctantly took 50mg of a viagra type pill that was prescribed by my doctor. It took well over 1 hour for it to work, I was able to have the best erection I've had I months. I don't want to take drugs to combat this issue, I'm becoming very depressed due to this.
Has anybody out there had this issue resolved by having a vasectomy reversed??
I'm concidering having it reversed to hopefully fix my erection issues. Furthermore I feel as if my testicles have atrophied (shrunk in size) somewhat since the vasectomy. If there is scar tissue and atrophied testicles etc or general damage to my genital area could my body heal the the damaged tissues etc through having a reversal??
any information would be greatly appreciated, and many thanks in advance .liam
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jesse0774 syberk1d
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It sucks that so many are having the same issues. I too have experienced the same problems. Had a visectomy done. No complications or problems and about 3-6 months later began experiencing ed issues. I'm now 41 and have been dealing with this for almost two years now. Haven taken any drugs for it and my T levels are normal. I'm highly active as well. I don't know what the answer is and hope to hear more on this feed from you all. I've been depressed bad as well. I'm doing better mentally but still struggle with intercourse. Exact same trouble as everyone else. I'm afraid of being with anyone at all now cause of this mess. I know I can please a woman but when it comes to intercourse it's very frustrating. Doesn't matter how turned on I am. Have tried some natural methods with little success. From the sound of things I may have to go with viagra or something similar. Ugh... I hate this!
Please keep this feed going! Guys need to be informed! Don't get a vesectomy or you may be saying good bye to your sex life!
r10182 syberk1d
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PVP-ouch r10182
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You are definitely not alone, plenty on here with same issues and tens of thousands around the world. All because the medical profession constantly decides to not give the patient all the information & risks, preferring to hide the truth.
In just over 3 years I've seen my life ruined. So much pain on a daily basis and a sex life that is non existent.
I've managed to get referral to endocrinology due to low testosterone levels but that amongst all the other tests and procedures won't lessen the pain. Hopefully it may give me some semblance of a sex life back but given the excruciating pain after ejaculation and for days after it will be a double edged sword.
The epidydectomy was supposed to help, stats did back up urologist but sadly the advised risk of it might also make things worse was realised and now not only is there the nerve pain but testicles range from tender to hurt to walk.
Sadly this is a syndrome, therefore as they don't know what causes it they have zero idea how to cure it. All they can hope to do is lessen pain but everything they do is also a stab in the dark.
I hope things go well for you but make sure you read up on tests offered and make sure you're aware of any pitfalls to any test, procedure or option they put in front of you.
Sadly the lesson I've learnt from this is you simply cannot trust the medical profession to do their best for you.
r10182
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glmrgirl52009 syberk1d
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Ouchy glmrgirl52009
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One thing he must avoid is and pain killers that involve altering nerve response. That's Amitriptyline, duloxetine, gabapentin and pregablin to name the common ones. They stop nerve responses so stop ejaculation (it happened to me but stopping the meds things returned to normal ish). Also he needs to avoid any opiate pain killers, basically codeine, Tramadol and morphine. These hammer testosterone production.
I'm avoiding all those but am in significant pain. I've stopped testosterone replacement as I can't get to the docs at present due to a serious injury from an RTA. But avoiding pain killers has resulted in natural production kick starting but at the down stir of continuous pain.
PVP-ouch Ouchy
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I'm in morphine to deal with pain from vasectomy and, again, as Ouchy mentions they play havoc with testosterone levels.
Sad thing is any med given will help pain but it will increase issues with ED, desire and ejaculation.
A hell of a bind to be stuck in sadly
lukkuz syberk1d
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I came upon this thread while reserching about Vasectomy. So many people are experiencing serious side effects after a minor surgery like that... There is many more discussions out there about the PVP & ED and now I am actually thinking about not having it done..
I am 32 and just had my second child 2 months ago. I was planning to undergo a Vasectomy at the beggining of the year but now I am honestly afraid of doing it.
I know this is not exactly on topic, but what got me into reply is that some of you guys think that you may not be referred to the specialist. This is outrageous that people even think like that. You should go in to the GP and demand to see the specialist about this, and if you won't get an appointement arranged, tell them that you are going to A&E with the issues you're having. If you were ok before surgery and now have to depend on pills and live with a depression then there is no excuse for them to deny you an appointement.
I am looking forward to see some happy endings to the stories I read here. Good luck guys!
Ouchy lukkuz
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I'm in pain now writing this.
PVP-ouch lukkuz
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PVP is a syndrome...that means they don't really know what causes it but more importantly it means they don't know how to cure it. That means there won't be happy endings.
A&E is pointless and waste of time and resource. You could spend hours waiting to be seen and then when you are and they realise it's not an immediate injury or threat they'll send you back to GP without doing anything.
A&E is busy enough without PVP sufferers turning up and wasting their time. To get consultant appt you just have to keep pestering GP. Same for tests.
If you want to enjoy life with your 2nd child avoid vasectomy and stick with condoms.
lukkuz PVP-ouch
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PVP-ouch lukkuz
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I wish we could say we're over exaggerating the risk and pain but if anything we haven't conveyed it enough.
My wife feels as guilty as hell over this. She suffers from it as well. She too has lost her sex life. So far, 3 years on, she's still coping and with me. I've known of 3 marriages end because wife couldn't handle no sex life. Very hard to form a new relationship if new partner knows sex will never be an option.
That is a question your wife needs to answer honestly, even if only to herself. Could she cope with either a very limited or no sex life from this point forward. Obviously it's a question you need to answer for yourself as well. It is the risk you are facing.
There are plenty of sites containing similar stories as on here. There are plenty of sites containing medical research that highlight risks and figures and incidence rates. One US study puts risk at 43% of men will get PVP....that's nearly a 50% chance of moderate to severe pain for life and no sex life.
I've had nearly 12 months off work sick in last 3 years, I'm facing a P45, I've been on opiate pain relief to point of addiction and doses suitable for palliative care, I've tried so many meds and suffered so many side effects, I've only had TEN pain free days in 3 years, I've had corrective surgery, epidydectomy, that made things worse, I can't ride a motorbike, I can't have sex and now current medication is causing additional issues.
You really wouldn't wish this on your worst enemy. I do hope, so very sincerely, that your wife, on reading this and other threads/forums will decide she doesn't want to risk you going through this.
You can step up to the mark for birth control and take responsibility with a condom
r10182 PVP-ouch
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Jet56 syberk1d
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PVP-ouch Jet56
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So to hit you for $11k knowing it would restore fertility but now allow you to regain sex life due to low libido sounds rather more in his profit interest rather than your health & wellbeing.
I do hope things improve for you, I really do
Sunshine59374 Jet56
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