Do's and Don'ts Before and After a Vasectomy

• Shave scrotum 2-3 days before your surgery.
• Wash scrotum with medicated soap 2-3 days before surgery.
• Do not take any NSAID’s (anti-inflammatories) or aspirin for one week before your surgery or 24 hours after surgery.
• Tylenol is fine to take at any time.
• Avoid alcohol 24 hours before and after surgery.
• Wear loose fitting clothing on the day of your surgery.
• Wear “athletic support” or good support underwear coming in for your surgery, not boxers.
• For the next few days continue with the scrotal support, even sleep with it.
• No strenuous activity for one week after the operation. That includes no heavy lifting, cycling, going to the gym, bending, etc.
• After surgery, go home, sit or lie down, apply ice pack to the scrotal area and if uncomfortable, take some Tylenol. (No NSAID’s for 24 hours).