- No vigorous physical activity for 48 hours following the procedure.
- You may shower in 24 hours. A dry dressing (with antibiotic ointment) may be applied during
the day to protect the incision. After the first 24 hours, leave the incision open to air at night.
- Keep the incision clean and dry.
- Apply an ice pack for 1-2 hours following the procedure which will help with swelling.
- Cover the incision with a dry (gauze) dressing for 48 hours, then leave it open to the air.
- Leave the steri-strips (skin tape) until it begins to curl at the edges. You may remove it in
5-7 days if it does not loosen up on its own.
- You may have some mild redness or bruising around the small incision, this is normal.
- Mild discomfort for up to 72 hours following the procedure is also normal.
- Infection is very rare. However, if redness and swelling increase after 48 hours you may
have a minor skin infection or bruising.
o Apply a warm heating pad twice daily for 10 to 15 minutes or as needed. You may also
use a warm washcloth. Call the office for any questions.
- Remember that conceiving a baby while receiving testosterone therapy may masculinize a
female fetus. If you are a PRE-MENOPAUSAL female, Continuous use of reliable
contraception is a must.
- You should notify your other health care provider(s) that you have the testosterone implants.
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Cedar City Institute of Women's Health
Kimberly Sanders
110 West 1325 North Ste 300
Cedar City, UT 84720
Phone: 435-865-9500
We are the only clinic in Iron County that provides state of the art comprehensive infertility services. We offer ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination, and if needed we are a satellite IVF center.