The importance of semen analysis after a vasectomy

You’ve had your vasectomy, and you’re ready for worry-free sex. But wait … don’t have sex too soon without using additional birth control. You need to wait until your post vasectomy semen testing shows that you have achieved azoospermia, a condition that indicates that your ejaculate no longer contains living sperm. Our Austin urologists want you to understand why it’s essential to have a semen analysis after a vasectomy.

Why post vasectomy semen testing is a must

Sperm does not leave your semen immediately after your vasectomy. Live sperm can remain in your vas deferens for six weeks or longer after your procedure.

According to the CDC, 80% of men don’t have any living sperm in their ejaculate 12 weeks after the procedure. In most cases, men only need to have one semen analysis after a vasectomy, but any man whose post vasectomy semen testing still shows the presence of sperm will need to have more tests, until our Austin urologists are 100% certain that there are no swimmers left.

What you need to know about your semen analysis after a vasectomy

After your vasectomy, your semen analysis is free. Here are the important things you need to know about your semen analysis collection.

• Call us at (512) 238-0762 the day before you plan to drop off your sample. This is a vital step because we have to be sure that someone is available to do the analysis.
• You have to leave your sample at our Round Rock, Lakeline or South Austin location by 3 p.m. You also must drop it off within two hours of collecting your semen.
• We provide you with a sterile cup for your sperm specimen. Don’t touch the inside of the cup or the lid. Our providers need an uncontaminated sample in order to obtain an accurate semen analysis after a vasectomy.

Our Austin urologists do everything possible to make your vasectomy a success

You can count on our experienced physicians to expertly perform your vasectomy procedure, step by step. Our “Mistry Vasectomy” is a new approach to your vasectomy, providing you with a single-visit, single-incision procedure. We even offer free IV sedation to help relieve your anxiety during this short surgery. Someone on our team is available 24/7 to answer your vasectomy FAQs and provide help if you need it after your vasectomy.

Ready to lose your anxiety about unexpected surprises? As long as you follow our post-surgery instructions and remember to have a semen analysis after a vasectomy, your worries about birth control will be over. Contact us for an appointment.