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  • Some soreness, bruising and swelling can be a normal part of recovery after a vasectomy.
  • Supportive underwear, simple pain relief, rest and ice wrapped in a towel may help with soreness and swelling.
  • Worsening pain, signs of infection, a growing lump or pain that is not settling should not be ignored.
  • Seek urgent help for severe or worsening symptoms, a high temperature, leaking from the wound or an enlarging lump.

What Is Normal During Recovery?

Some soreness, bruising and swelling can be part of recovery after a vasectomy.

Supportive underwear, simple pain relief and rest can help. You may also find ice wrapped in a towel helpful for reducing inflammation and swelling. Do not place ice directly against your skin.

What Signs May Need Review?

Please ask for a review if the area is becoming hot, angry, inflamed or increasingly painful. Antibiotics may sometimes be needed if there is an infection.

Some patients notice small, pea-sized lumps in the scrotum. These often settle over the following weeks, but persistent or worsening lumpiness should be checked.

A small number of patients can develop an ongoing ache or pain in or around the groin or scrotum months after the procedure.

When Should I Get Urgent Help?

Seek urgent help if pain and swelling in your scrotum or testicles suddenly gets worse, or shows no sign of getting better after a week or two.

You should also get urgent help if you have a high temperature, notice pus, blood or liquid leaking from the wound, or develop a lump inside the scrotum that keeps getting bigger.

How Do I Ask for Help?

If you are worried, please contact The Adam Practice at the link below.

Discuss Your Concerns

If your symptoms match the urgent signs described above, please seek urgent GP help or contact NHS 111.

What Happens Next?

  • Use supportive underwear, simple pain relief and rest for expected soreness and swelling.
  • Contact The Adam Practice if symptoms are worsening, look infected or are not settling.
  • Seek urgent GP help or contact NHS 111 if you develop any of the urgent warning signs.

Further Information

For more information about the vasectomy, please use the link below.

Last reviewed: 6 August 2026
Next review due: 6 August 2029