Table 1

Problems following vasectomy described by patients (n = 14)

Problem reportedNumber
Bleeding from wound3
Severe bruising1
Haematoma2
Severe pain3
Tenderness2
Clinically suspected scrotal infection5
Urinary tract infection1
Discharge from wound1
Wound dehiscence1
Inflammatory reaction to skin sutures1
Protrusion of deep suture1
Unilateral testicular swelling2