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Considering this, how long does it take to fully recover from a vasectomy?
one to two weeks
Regarding this, how do you clean after a vasectomy?
Cover the incisions with one or two clean gauzepads regularly for three days after surgery. A small amountof blood on the gauze pads is normal. Tell your doctor if you haveexcessive bleeding or need to change the gauze pads more than twoor three times daily. You may shower 24 hours after yourvasectomy.
You may need to wear supportive underwearor an athletic supporter (jockstrap) for 2 or 3 daysafter the surgery or as your doctor instructs you.This care sheet gives you a general idea about howlong it will take for you to recover. But each personrecovers at a different pace.