All surgical procedures have some sort of risk, yet we do all we can to reduce the rate of complications. We believe our patients should be aware of all risks, and we have outlined potential complications in your consent form. After a vasectomy, there are some symptoms which include: Bruising in the days following your vasectomy, but it should fade after a week or so. Mild pain and swelling that should settle within a few days post vasectomy. Less common complications include: Scrotal haematoma – A large bruise within the scrotum. *The chances of scrotal haematoma can be significantly reduced by following recovery instructions regarding lifting heavy objects in the days following the vasectomy. If your job requires manual handling, we suggest taking time off work or performing light duties only. Infection – We adhere to strict infection control protocols to reduce infection chances. If an infection occurs, they are often mild and can be treated with oral antibiotics. Post-Vasectomy Pain Syndrome (PVPS) – PVPS is a complication that can arise any time post-vasectomy and with no agreed cause. Pain often reduces naturally, but in rare cases, a specialist may need to perform additional surgery or a vasectomy reversal to resolve PVPS, which is not always successful.