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Vasectomy is a permanent male contraceptive day-care procedure taking approximately 1 hour. Successful outcome depends not only on the surgical technique but equally on correct postoperative management. This article covers everything you need to know about caring for yourself after vasectomy.
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精管切除 Postoperative Instructions
- Week 1 after surgery:
- Sedentary (desk-based) activities only
- Avoid heavy exercise (jogging, cycling, marathon) — risk of dislodging the ligation material
- 性行為はありません

- After week 1:
- Heavy exercise is permitted
- Sexual activity is permitted — but another contraceptive method must still be used until vasectomy success is confirmed by semen analysis

Confirming successful vasectomy
After surgery, a pathological report will confirm that both vas deferens were correctly ligated. However, residual spermatozoa still exist near the cut site immediately after vasectomy and can still cause pregnancy. Semen analysis is performed when one of these two conditions is met:
- 3 months after the operation
- 20 ejaculations after the operation
Once the semen analysis confirms zero spermatozoa (azoospermia), vasectomy is confirmed as successful and contraceptive-free sexual activity is permitted.

Any questions about vasectomy, discuss with your trusted urologist or contact me through the social links on this website.
Frequently Asked Questions About Post-Vasectomy Care
When can I resume exercise and sexual activity after vasectomy?
During the first week after vasectomy, only sedentary (desk-based) activities are permitted. Heavy exercise such as jogging, cycling, or marathon running must be avoided to prevent the ligation material from slipping. Sexual activity is also not permitted in week 1. From week 2 onwards, both heavy exercise and sexual activity are permitted — but another contraceptive method must continue to be used until vasectomy success is confirmed by semen analysis.
How do I know if my vasectomy was successful?
Vasectomy success is confirmed by semen analysis showing zero spermatozoa (azoospermia). This test is performed when either 3 months have passed since surgery or 20 ejaculations have occurred — whichever comes first. A pathological report after surgery also confirms that both vas deferens were correctly ligated. Until semen analysis confirms azoospermia, another contraceptive method must be used during sexual activity, as residual sperm near the cut site can still cause pregnancy.
Is vasectomy a permanent procedure?
Yes. Vasectomy is a permanent male contraceptive procedure that surgically interrupts the vas deferens — the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles. While vasectomy reversal (vasovasostomy) is technically possible, it is not guaranteed to restore fertility and should not be relied upon. Vasectomy should be considered permanent and is suitable for men who have completed their family or who do not wish to father children. The procedure itself takes approximately 1 hour as a day-care operation and has a very high success rate when performed correctly and confirmed by semen analysis.
If you are considering vasectomy or have questions about male contraception, Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone offers specialist consultations at Bangkok Hospital Headquarters. 診療をご予約.
**免責事項:** このコンテンツは、バンコク病院本部の認定泌尿器科医であるSoarawee Weerasopone博士によって作成およびレビューされました。教育目的のみのものであり、医学的アドバイスを構成するものではありません。いかなる医療処置を開始する前にも、必ず資格のある医療専門家にご相談ください。.
医学的に記述・監修: ソアラウィー・ウィーラソポーン医師(ポム医師) — バンコク病院本社 泌尿器科専門医。 国際フェロー:ベイラー医科大学(米国)、順天堂大学(日本)、長庚紀念医院(台湾)。.

ソアラウィー・ウィーラソポーン医師(ポム医師)は、バンコク病院本院の泌尿器科専門医で、男性医学、ロボット手術(ダヴィンチシステム)、腎結石治療を専門としています。ベイラー医科大学(米国)、順天堂大学医学部附属順天堂医院(日本)、長庚記念医院(台湾)での国際フェローシップを修了しています。このサイトのすべての医療コンテンツは、ソアラウィー医師の臨床経験と国際的なトレーニングに基づいて、同医師によって作成・監修されています。.

