Some swelling and bruising of the scrotum is common. There is no serious risk to vasectomy. The post-operative semen specimen examination ensures that all sperm have disappeared from the semen and that both tubes (vasa) were divided.

For those who change their mind, vasectomy reversal is available. However, this is a much more involved operation, requiring microsurgical techniques. The results vary, depending on the location of the vasectomy site along the vas deferens and the experience of the surgeon.