Vasectomy Reversal

Can A Vasectomy Reversal Work For You?

If you’ve previously had a vasectomy and you’re beginning to regret your decision, the good news is that you may well be able to have your vasectomy reversed. So how does vasectomy reversal work and just how successful is it?

Well, firstly there are two possible procedures for a reverse vasectomy, and they are vasovasostomy and vasoepididymostomy. When performing a vasovasostomy, the surgeon will sew the previously cut ends of the vas deferens together again. You’ll find that this is the most frequent procedure for a vasectomy reversal. The vasoepididymostomy procedure is a little more complex, this is usually done if there happens to be an obstruction within the epididymis. The surgeon will attempt to join the vas deferens to the epididymis.

It’s Time Too Take Action!

A vasectomy reversal has a better chance of success the sooner that it's performed, the longer the period of time between your vasectomy and your vasectomy reversal, the less chance you have of ever recapturing your fertility. The first three years after you've had the vasectomy is the ideal time to undergo a reverse vasectomy as you'll have a much better chance of being able to regain your fertility. After the initial three years, then the odds on regaining your fertility will slowly start to decrease. This is not to say that you can't regain your fertility if you go a longer period than this, just that you have a better chance of success.

How New Technology Has Made Vasectomy Reversal Possible.

Vasectomy reversal was once considered too difficult to perform and unlikely to help those men who have had a vasectomy to be fertile again. However, thanks to new micro surgical procedures, today’s man has a much better chance of having his vasectomy reversed. Today, when performing micro surgery, the surgeon is able to see you’re vas deferens in so much finer detail and thus perform the surgery with a much better chance of success.

What Are The Chances Of Success?

The vasectomy reversal success rate depends on the procedure that was performed. Recent studies have shown that men who had a vasovasostomy performed, that sperm was present in 85-97 percent of cases and fifty percent of these went on to father a child. For those men who had a vasoepididymostomy performed, sperm was present in roughly 65 percent of men. However, just 25 percent of men went on to father a child.

Finding The Right Surgeon!

One of the most important decisions you’ll make in this process is your choice of surgeon. It’s vital that you find a surgeon who’s well practiced in this field and with microsurgical procedures in particular, to give yourself the greatest chance of success. Ask the surgeon if they are able to perform a vasoepididymostomy using an operating microscope.

There can never be a firm guarantee that you can have your fertility restored with a vasectomy reversal. But choosing a reputable surgeon with a background in microsurgical techniques can greatly improve your chances of fathering a child.