I can't as I had an epdidymectomy on the left so no plumbing left. I've got to go in for denervation next where the nerves are cut and stripped from the spermatic cord as I am in that much pain. 3 years now.
syberk1d,
My wife found your post while researching on the internet to see if a vasectomy is linked to ED because I have IDENTICAL issues as you. I want to tell you when I read your post I got chills and choked up. I am so relieved to see that someone else is having the same symptoms as me. (not that im glad you are suffering also) I emplore you to respond with an update as I am severly affected by this, it contols my life and I am extemely depressed and even suicidal. Thanks to you I am going to immediately make an apt with a GP or Urologist and get blood tests to check my Testosterone,Thyroid, and Nitric Oxide levles. I felt like the post you wrote was me that wrote it, it was so similar. I had a vasectomy in 2011 and around 3-6 months after I began to experience ED. After it kept happening I went back to the Dr that performed the procedure. He insisited there was no link to the Vasectomy and my ED, which I think was a way of avoiding responsibility. He gave me a script for Lavitra, wich worked and I was on top of the world. But 4 years later and after many frustrating situations i not only need to stop relying on pills (wich no longer seem to be working) I HAVE to get my sex life back. I'm sorry I'm not offering a solution, only seeking one and pray you may have had sucess by now. I am taking Lavitra/Viagra and don't want to depend on it, but would rather use it and have side effects than the alternative. But Just recently even that hasn't worked and I'm sure its due to the Phycilogical effects this has had on me and my wife. The pills only work if you are turned on, and if your mind takes over and makes you think you might go limp, then you may. Having a partner that is understanding and willing to go above and beyond is paramount to getting through this issue. She is so sexually frustrated and it kills me to want to just take her on the kthcen table and satisfy her as I did before the Vasectomy and when I try it just ends in tragedy and despair. This is the most difficult issue a man could ever face in my oppinion. PLEASE PLEASE respond even if you have had not luck so I know and maybe we can continue to find answers. Thank you for starting this forum and I hope to hear from you soon.
Hi,
I have just read your post sand felt I must respond. It's sh*t you have felt alone, particularly suicidal as I strongly suspect there are many with your experience.
I struggle myself post op in particular to ejaculate and to 'get in the mood'. My wife is fantastic and very patient and understanding but as you say it is important to still be able to satisfy.
I have recently (last week) Made a shift in focus from the actual intercourse to oral, which my wife loves. I was able to more than satisfy and it has given me some of my confidence back in the bedroom aspect.
I do think there is a far greater psychological effect to the vasectomy than ever realised and strongly suspect this is why the procedure is so reliable in contraception.
Look forward to following your story further and if I can help you know where i am.
C.
Get your Testosterone checked. I have the same issues but mine was due to a drop in T following the snip.
I can't see a reversal helping. I'm sure my issues are down to scar tissue and damaged blood supply. To top it I have horrific pain from both called PVPS. I have to have T injections every 2 weeks but due to pain meds I can't ejaculate which leads to more pain after getting frisky.
Do get your bloods checked ASAP. The docs are still denying the snip caused my issues and I have had my pituitary scanned and there is nothing wrong.
Thank you for the support and encouragement. I am waiting now for the dr to call me to refer a urologist to get my blood tested for testosterone, thyroid, nitric oxide. This is constantly on my mind and I need to get my life back. My wife is my best friend and everything in our marriage BUT THIS is perfect. I will keep u updated and hope to hear from anyone that can help in anyway. Thank you.
Your GP can get you tested. That's where I have mine done and it's usually less than 48 hours to get the results.
I'm still low after 3 weeks so have moved to injections every two. Low mood, lethargy, ED are as a result of low T. My heamocrit was also low. I felt exhausted and I do a lot of cardiovascular exercise on was struggling. Your T should be around 20 on average.
Have an appointment for this Thursday. Are the injections expensive? Is it covered by insurance? I don't feel low energy or lethargic but do feel down- doe to depression. Trying to stay positive. Can't let it get too exaggerated.
I am UK NHS so get mine via a prepay card. No prescriptions pre vasectomy to 4 prescriptions a month since. I'm also on two types of pain drugs.
The urologist needs a referral so going to dr for blood work Thursday. Sorry to hear of your condition must be even worse hhsn mine. Horrible to live this war.
I am having the same problem as well! I have been devastated and depressed for months now. I feared I would never find anything similar but this thread shows lots of other men are having the same problem. I actually had a vasectomy 15 years ago and never had any problems until I had a vasectomy reversal about 6 months ago. The surgery took a long time and there were complications but the doc said I should be fine. My symptoms match perfectly with many others posted here. I was checked and my testosterone was about 1/3 of the level it should be. He proscribed me testosterone cream but so far it has only worked sporadically. I just got off the phone with the doc and he said to double my dose and come in for another blood test in 2 weeks. My wife has been very patient and understanding but it has put a huge strain on our relationship. Does anyone know if this is a permanent condition or if it will ever correct itself?
Going to get bloodwork done today and to share my concerns with my doc for the first time since surgery (~1 year ago). Thanks for the suggestions.
A reversal can trigger PVP. If it that you are ultimately diagnosed with then the symptoms will quite probably remain howver whilst they may remain that isn't to say they won't be to a far lesser degree
I hope you didn't have a reversal to be firing live rounds again. The Testosterone replacement will make you infertile. It shuts down the natural production of T and Sperm.
Ops down there can easily damage T production.
I'm going to a specialist in a few weeks. I need an answer. I'm not sure if its permanent but if it continues I will just keep taking the viagra or levitra. I refuse to accept it as my lifestyle. I'm sorry this is happening to any of us. Keep posting so we can find a solution together.
I have a meeting with my Areas Clinical Commissioning Group and I will mention that there seems to be growing evidence that if a vasectomy isn't carried out properly then there is a real chance of affecting Testosterone causing ED There is an article by a DR Carruthers that seems to back this up.
Omg! I'm so glad to read this!
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!
Now I know I'm not the only one experiencing this! Prior to My vasectomy I craved sex daily. Post vasectomy I am almost impotent and nothing works, I have even tried pills with little results. I had my testosterone levels checked and they were still in the normal range yet I don't feel right. I I'm constantly fatigued. I am an avid weightlifter and have even noticed a loss in muscle tone. My vasectomy was 3 years ago but I noticed a decrease in my sex drive within the first year. I will continue to have more test run. I will post my results later
Sorry to hear you're gong through this mate.
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.
Our other children were moving out and my wife and I wanted to have one more child. The Vasectomy reversal did not work, so I got a second one. That reversal did not work either. So I am about $8K in the hole now, and since a few months after the second reversal I have had ED. I have been to three different doctors now and a therapist. I do not think my problem is reversible. I was basically told to stay on testosterone and take viagra forever.
That's bad but any operations down there are a huge risk.
I'm still in pain and I know heavy doses of morphine don't stop the pain down stairs having been on it following a bad RTA and long hospital stay.
I'm trying a strong mix of magnesium, zinc, multivitamin, B12, D as this seems the only way to improve things. Given up on the idea of denervation following my long hospital stay as don't want any more surgery.