Standards for Female and Male Sterilization Services - STATE ...
Standards for Female and Male Sterilization Services - STATE ...
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78<strong>St<strong>and</strong>ards</strong> <strong>for</strong> female <strong>and</strong> male <strong>Sterilization</strong> servicesPost-operative Instructions1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.Please come <strong>for</strong> follow-up:a) After 48 hours <strong>for</strong> check-upb) On the 7 th day <strong>for</strong> stitch removal (<strong>for</strong> conventional vasectomy)c) After 3 months <strong>for</strong> semen analysisd) In an emergency as <strong>and</strong> when requiredMedication as prescribed.Scrotal support or snug undergarment <strong>for</strong> 48 hours.Return home <strong>and</strong> take adequate rest.Resume normal work after 48 hours <strong>and</strong> return to full activity, including cycling, withinone week following surgery.Resume a normal diet as soon as possible.Keep the operated area clean <strong>and</strong> dry, <strong>and</strong> do not disturb or open the dressing.The client may bathe after 24 hours, with the operated part of the body protected. If thedressing becomes wet, it should be changed. After 48 hours, the dressing can be taken off.The client may have intercourse whenever it is com<strong>for</strong>table after the surgery but mustensure use of condom if his wife/partner is not using contraception. Vasectomy does notinterfere with sexual pleasure, ability, or per<strong>for</strong>mance.10.11.The client should use another method of contraception <strong>for</strong> at least 3 months followingvasectomy or until the semen analysis shows no sperms. Should use condom if his wife/partner is not using contraception.Report to the doctor or clinic if there is excessive pain, fainting, fever, bleeding, increasein scrotal size, or pus discharge from the operated site.12. If there are any questions, contact the health personnel or doctor at any time.Signature of the discharging doctor