VasectomyPain.Org

I created this website to inform potential vasectomy patients of the risks of post-vasectomy pain and to provide resources for patients with pain after vasectomy.

I am a physician and board certified psychiatrist. My internship in OB/GYN provided experience in providing informed consent prior to surgical procedures. I was frequently involved in decision making with patients prior to surgery. I believe any quantifiable risk with large impact needs to be shared with patients prior to procedures. My current practice in psychiatry allows me to see patients with chronic pain and treat the tragic affects of chronic pain on mood, function, and quality of life. 

A recent vasectomy article I wrote is here: Vasectomy Article

Click this title to read "Ten Reasons Not to have a Vasectomy", also at www.Triond.com

Another recent article I wrote about possible auto-immune issues after vasectomy can be read by clicking this.

Another article with medical references about testicular fibrosis (scarring and damage) after vasectomy can be seen by clicking here.

In my spare time I provide lectures to senior citizens groups, the local University, and non-profit groups on Alzheimer's Disease, Geriatric Depression, and the affects of exercise on brain aging and functional longevity.

Perhaps the future of safe vasectomy lies in the use of intra-vas-devices that are in clinical trials. A device that reversibly occluded the vas might  decrease the damage done to the system by permanent occlusion (as is the case with current techniques).

I hope you found the information on this site useful. If you read the whole site and all of the links, it would take several hours, but it would likely answer any question you had about post-vasectomy pain, its incidence, and its consequences.

A. Ellis, MD 

Click to go to the Vasectomy Pain support group. 

I know there are those out there that have had a vasectomy and did not have chronic pain, sexual problems, or regrets. Over 70% of men have none of these issues. In fact, some surveys list 90% satisfaction rates. Please don't email me with success stories. I am trying to help the smaller group who developed problems or reach others before they decide to make sure their eyes are open prior to the procedure.

It should be obvious from the content of this site that I am anti-vasectomy. I consider it an intellectually flawed procedure with an unacceptable long-term complication rate, primarily chronic pain. It is an elective procedure that leaves 15% of patients with chronic genital pain. In addition, there are several studies in the medical literature linking vasectomy to testicular fibrosis, essentially permanent damage. This information should be made available to vasectomy candidates before their procedure and should require the signing of a chronic pain disclaimer as part of the pre-operative counseling for vasectomy.