Husband can't get erect after vasectomy? Did something go wrong?

Question

My husband had a vasectomy a month or so ago, as we have already had kids. The doctors told us not to do anything sexual for around a week to give him chance to heal, and that seemed fair enough.

It's now been a month, and despite the pain having worn off and everything seemingly fine healing wise, he can't get erect. I did some googling (not to be believed 100%, I know, but;) and every source says that he shouldn't have any decrease in sexual abilities.

Did the doctors do something wrong? What's wrong with his balls?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Chances are his problem is mental. After losing their fertility, some men feel like they are less than a man or experience depression, which can interfere with arousal. Women can experience the same feelings after menopause. There’s really no medical reason for the procedure to cause ED unless the procedure was botched somehow, so a follow up with your doctor can address that but I think he probably just needs a little more time and things will work themselves out.

Akam93 · Accepted Answer

I dont see how that can happen I had a sex with man who has a vasectomy also and he didn't have problems.

stratford · Accepted Answer

It could be in his head - perhaps one of his biggest turn-ons was impregnating you?

I recommend you let him try something with you that you've always said no to, or surprise him with something he has always wanted.

One good check is to see if he gets hard in his sleep, most guys do and there are techniques for seeing if he did without having to watch him all night. If he does, it means the problem is likely in his head.

Hasan2023 · Accepted Answer

Although it's a low-risk procedure, it's possible to get infections, chronic pain, and other complications after the vasectomy. However, a vasectomy doesn't directly cause impotence or affect your sexuality. The body's process for erections and climaxing is unrelated to the procedure

Reece12345 · Answer

I would get in touch with your doctor. Chances are he just needs more time to recover?

Msputiton · Answer

He needs ti see a doctor.

tfan1 · Answer

Give him a hell of a blowjob - that should work 😉👍

Mansearching · Answer

Its not his balls. Its a little higher. Might be his libido. Needs to go back to doctor. Might have some nerve damage.

JPresidente · Answer

I've had it done and it should not affect erections. Something else is going on.

kellytheman · Answer

Well I am not a doctor but maybe he should go see the doctor. Also if he is up there in age he might have low testosterone or low sex drive as when we get older it does slow down. There is some medicine to help with that though.

DARKCLOUD1945X · Answer

Had mine 40 years ago ang still going strong maybe a little less

Charliefretz329 · Answer

He may have been accidentally castrated. Happened to a friend of mine.

CubaPirate · Answer

Nothing like that happened to me I was a little sore for a few days and I was fully functioning thereafter

Anonymous · Answer

It’s probably ED. I couldn’t wait to have sex after my vasectomy I was so backed up 🤣. But he is at that age and, if I’m being honest, I’m at that age too where things don’t work as well as they used to. Check with the urologist first because he should at least be able to ejaculate a month after the vasectomy so the doctor can confirm he’s shooting blanks. If he’s having trouble still, get some medication for his ED.