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Returning to work following vasectomy

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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Condition

Recommended return to non-manual work

Recommended return to manual work

Prostatectomy - transurethral

2-4 weeks

4-8 weeks

Radical prostatectomy

4 weeks

6 weeks

Vasectomy

up to 1 week

2 weeks

Orchidectomy

2 weeks

2 weeks

Notes:

  • the information applies to general fitness to work for people below 60 years of age without other significant disability. This information is only a guide to doctors, who will need to consider the individual clinical circumstances when advising patients

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