Vasectomy and loss of sex drive?

[flowerygirl]

Has anyone experienced loss of sex drive in their partner after a vasectomy? Very upset here. My husband says he doesn't feel aroused as he used to, just no interest in sex anymore. I feel terrible as it was me who wanted him to get the snip in the first place.

Ignore the the nasty illiterate comment from pp ao.

Depending on his long ago he had it done he may still have some discomfort.

Then again there is the psychological aspect to it. He may need some time to realise that a vasectomy takes nothing away from his 'masculinity'.

He had it done about 5 months ago. He did have some discomfort but not any more. He just says he feels 'different' and is convinced it's the op.

Will he go see his GP?

This happened to DH and I'm sorry to say he never regained much interest in sex. I used to insist on once a month but now I've just accepted it. We haven't had sex for 18months. 🙁.

However, having said that, he was never that bothered so hopefully things will improve for you OP.

Lots of women report the same thing after sterilisation (its part of what’s known as post tubal ligation syndrome which is not medically recognised yet but there are obscene numbers of women online all reporting the same issues).

I’ve had loss of libido ever since a powerful hormonal treatment which I took for two years a decade ago. Doctors have had no interest in investigating this. As a man he might have more luck to be honest. I’d encourage him to see the GP to get his hormone levels checked. I know from experience how much hormone levels can afffect this, along with so many other aspects of life.

Thanks Tammy. I've been googling and apparently it can affect some men's testosterone levels. Will see if he can get this checked.

If the doctors aren’t helpful, there are companies that do private blood tests - you order a kit online and they can be done via a finger prick (for most things) or for extra you can get someone to come and take blood. I use medichecks but there are loads of other companies too.

I've had a vasectomy, (about 18 years ago) and once I was over the sorness, I couldn't wait to get "back in the saddle", particularly as it meant no more condoms.

I think my sex drive is as high as ever, but maybe it's just me.

I've heard it's possible to have a reversal done? Is it worth putting up with contraception to get your DH back?

Does anyone know how a reversal is done?

I'm sure it's a psychological issue for him though.

You would need to get any reversal done privately as it is not performed on the NHS. Further surgery will increase his risk of actual physical complications though and will not have any impact on his obvious psychological issues following the vasectomy.
The current evidence shows no link between vasectomy and reduced testosterone (there was a study in the 90's but that's been shown to be wrong).
Did he want a vasectomy initially? Regret post surgery in a lot of men can cause issues.