Is age a factor in conceiving after a vasectomy reversal?
Posted by Mike Malone | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 02-07-2010-05-2008
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Your age should not influence the result of your vasectomy reversal. Most men continue to produce sperm from their testicles for many years after their partners have entered menopause and are no longer ovulating, or producing eggs. In fact, a woman’s fertility starts declining in her mid-30s, with significant impairment beginning around age 37.
If female age is a factor, your partner should check with her gynecologist to see if she is still ovulating before you agree to a reversal. Abnormal results from a simple blood test to measure hormone levels on the third day of menstruation indicate a significantly lowered chance of fertility. But do not be deceived by a normal reading. It does not always guarantee that she will be able to get pregnant.
