Does a vasectomy reversal work?
Posted by Mike Malone | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 02-07-2010-05-2008
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Vasectomy reversal operations are more successful if they are done fairly soon after the original vasectomy
About 8 out of 10 men father children when their vasectomy is reversed within three years. If 15 years or more have passed since the vasectomy, this success rate falls to about 3 out of 10 men
It is important to understand that success is not guaranteed. Even if the operation is technically successful, the presence of sperm in your semen doesn’t guarantee that your partner will get pregnant.
There are also certain factors that can affect your result. These include:
the time that has elapsed since your vasectomy
the type of vasectomy being reversed3
the type of reversal (eg vasovasostomy or vasoepididymostomy – see below
a problem with another part of the reproductive system
the presence of sperm antibodies
It may be possible to have a second reversal operation if the first has not restored your fertility, but it is less likely to be successful than a first reversal attempt.
