So here we are, over two months later. How are things going on my end? Well, the discomfort in the testicle area is not as bad as it was. I can do most of my cardio sessions without any pain. Though I do wear support (jock strap) when I teach Zumba because I tend to jump around a lot and that can cause some discomfort.

My doctor says this is not the post-vasectomy pain syndrome that I’ve read about. He mentioned it would be much more severe and would not be improving over time. His explanation was that some people simply take longer to heal. I hope that’s the case. The discomfort is mostly triggered by touch or movement, and it would be difficult to have to live with this indefinitely. I’m just hoping that I am a slow healer and not dealing with a long-term issue.

So I purchased and ran two tests that check for sperm in the semen and both came back negative, with no sperm detected. To confirm the accuracy of the test, I asked a friend to take the exact same tests. He did, and his tests showed sperm present in his semen. So it seems the tests are consistent and reliable. If you’d like to try them yourself, the affiliate link below will take you to the product.

So far, everything has worked as intended. I’m almost free of discomfort, but not completely. The area is sensitive to touch in a specific spot. Also, if I bounce or hit them, they are more sensitive than before, but definitely not as bad as it used to be. I hope this continues to improve and eventually becomes completely comfortable again.