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Side Effects, Health Benefits, Health Risks, and Complications

Side Effects, Known Health Benefits and Health Risks

None

Complications (see also Managing Any Problems)

Uncommon to rare:

Severe scrotal or testicular pain that lasts for months or years (see Question 2).

Uncommon to very rare:

Infection at the incision site or inside the incision (uncommon with conventional incision technique; very rare with no-scalpel technique; see Vasectomy Techniques).

Rare:

Bleeding under the skin that may cause swelling or bruising (hematoma).

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