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Urology (Expert Forum)
Vasectomy Itch
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Vasectomy Itch
by Simba81, Nov 07, 2005 12:00AM
I had a vasectomy done 11 months ago. After about two months, I began developing an itch right at the left clip that varies in intensity, but with every ejaculation it is there. At times it will begin itching for no apparent reason... no stimulation of any kind, but not as intense. There is no trace of this itching on the right clip.
I have been seeing the urologist who did my vasectomy, and at this point, he is stumped. He has suggested that we might try going back in and redoing the clip on that side, but he doesn't want to jump into this since he does not have any guarantee that it will resolve my problem. I've done some searches on the internet and find nothing like this at all.
Any ideas on what might be happening here? I'd sure like to end the itching!
I have been seeing the urologist who did my vasectomy, and at this point, he is stumped. He has suggested that we might try going back in and redoing the clip on that side, but he doesn't want to jump into this since he does not have any guarantee that it will resolve my problem. I've done some searches on the internet and find nothing like this at all.
Any ideas on what might be happening here? I'd sure like to end the itching!
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Nov 08, 2005 12:00AM
, Nov 08, 2005 12:00AM
Difficult to say without examination.
Possibilities can be an effect of scar tissue, or perhaps an infection.
There is the chance that a surgical procedure can better define the cause - but as your urologist mentioned, there are no guarantees.
Infection is possible, and can be initially evaluated with a urinalysis.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
Possibilities can be an effect of scar tissue, or perhaps an infection.
There is the chance that a surgical procedure can better define the cause - but as your urologist mentioned, there are no guarantees.
Infection is possible, and can be initially evaluated with a urinalysis.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
