Post-vasectomy pain syndrome – Diagnosis and treatment – mayoclinic.org

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Diagnosis

Your provider will conduct a thorough physical exam, checking for tenderness and swelling of the testicles and epididymis. Your provider will also look for the presence of a small ball of scar tissue where your vasectomy was performed (sperm granuloma).

Other possible causes of testicle pain will need to be ruled out. Tests your provider might recommend include:

Treatment for PVPS depends on your symptoms and how much pain you have.

There is not much known about alternative medicine for the treatment of PVPS.

Your provider may consider acupuncture either alone or together with medication. Although there are no clinical trials that prove the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating PVPS, acupuncture is considered safe and noninvasive for men recently diagnosed with PVPS.

When you make the appointment, ask if there's anything you need to do in advance, such as fasting before having a specific test. Make a list of:

Take a family member or friend along, if possible, to help you remember the information you're given.

For PVPS, some basic questions to ask include:

Don't hesitate to ask other questions.

Your provider is likely to ask you several questions, such as:

Avoid doing anything that seems to worsen your signs and symptoms.

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