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Should I Be Concerned About The Scar Tissue With Puss/semen Discharge After Vasectomy?

It s been 4 days after my vasectomy and I noticed in the shower that it was firm around the left set of stitches. Almost like scar tissue. I squeezed it like a pimple and puss or semen came out. Is it semen or puss? I ve been reading a bit on possibilities but still concerned. Should I be concerned?
posted on Sun, 3 May 2015
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Hello
Thanks for query .You have undergone vasectomy 4 days back and has noticed white discharge fro the wound .

During vasectomy Vas difference (a tube) that carries sperms is ligated at both the ends it is unlikely to be semen ..It is mostly a puss .However Get it confirmed by microscopic examination and culture of a whitish material that you have noticed .

This will help to allay your anxiety and help in taking a appropriate antibiotic to combat infection.

Do not worry taking antibiotic and anti inflammatory drug will resolve the issue .

Dr.Patil.
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Should I Be Concerned About The Scar Tissue With Puss/semen Discharge After Vasectomy?

Hello Thanks for query .You have undergone vasectomy 4 days back and has noticed white discharge fro the wound . During vasectomy Vas difference (a tube) that carries sperms is ligated at both the ends it is unlikely to be semen ..It is mostly a puss .However Get it confirmed by microscopic examination and culture of a whitish material that you have noticed . This will help to allay your anxiety and help in taking a appropriate antibiotic to combat infection. Do not worry taking antibiotic and anti inflammatory drug will resolve the issue . Dr.Patil.