Vasectomy Reversal TipsMy Tips on Vasectomy Reversal

By Inder Walia

Complications- Though rare, there may arise some difficulties following vasectomy reversal. These include the oozing of blood from the corners of the scrotal incision, which usually stops within 12 hours following the procedure. Some patients may incur a large bruise that settles with time and rest. Also, there are chances of an infection that is quite painful, accompanied by the scrotum acquiring a red colour. Immediately contact your vasectomy reversal doctor in case of any of the above complications!

Read the rest of this entry »

Having a vasectomy is a big decision. The choice not to have children was once thought of to be a permanent one. However, today there is a new option available to men who have had a vasectomy who now want to have children. For them, a vasectomy reversal seems to be a viable choice. However, vasectomy reversals can be very expensive and insurance often doesn’ t cover the procedure. For many men, financing a vasectomy reversal should be considered.

Read the rest of this entry »

by BEN PADNOS

With microsurgery both methods result in the return of sperm to semen in 75 – 97 percent of patients and pregnancy occurs in 30 percent to 75 percent of female partners, depending upon the length of time from the vasectomy until the reversal.
In the absence of sperm in the fluid sample from the Vas, it is ascertained if there is a break in the tube in the epididymis. Any tear in this single, continuous tube could result in a blockage, necessitating a more complicated, lengthier and skilled technique called a vasoepididymostomy.

Read the rest of this entry »

Yes. Your doctor can obtain sperm from the testicle or epididymis by either a needle aspiration or surgery. But the sperm are not useful for simple, inexpensive office artificial inseminations. Instead, the sperm that are obtained by such methods require the more complex, expensive ($10,000 to $15,000) in vitro fertilization (IVF) techniques using intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).

Read the rest of this entry »

by BEN PADNOS

From the humane point of view, a Vasectomy Reversal is all about making babies, becoming fathers and raising families, once again. A successfully conducted vasectomy reversal is a sure indicator that one could become a happy and proud father very soon.

Read the rest of this entry »

Submitted By: Valerian D

It seems logical to anyone that if vasectomy lowered testosterone, then reversal subsequently raised it again, but there isn’t by now clinical studies to support this conclusion. So, until new findings will come, the simple answer is that vasectomy reversal will not change testosterone levels.You will find testimonials on the web from men who say that a reversal raised their Testosterone levels and you will find published
information also. But any statements to that result, or “evidence” you might see surfing across on the internet are anecdotal as there isn’t any clinical evidence to support the hypothesis.

Read the rest of this entry »

The cost of Vasectomy Reversal

by Inder Walia

It is a good idea to investigate the total expenditure of a vasectomy reversal, which may be anywhere from $4,000 to $20,000. Unlike vasectomy, most insurance companies do not cover the reversal procedure. The asking price may vary among physicians, states, and according to the methodology used.

Read the rest of this entry »

by Daiter, Eric

Vasectomy is a route that many families decide to take when they decide that it is time for a permanent birth control solution. A vasectomy is the permanent sterilization of a man. In comparison to female sterilization, the vasectomy is historically less complicated and has less long-term complications. It is performed under a local anesthetic, where a female tubal ligation is a more complicated surgery performed under a general anesthetic.

Read the rest of this entry »

Specific complications of vasectomy reversal are rare but include those below.

Bleeding inside the scrotum can make it swollen and painful. This is called a haematoma and may require further surgery.

Read the rest of this entry »

by David Done

10 Things to Look for in Vasectomy Reversal in California

Family planning is one of California’s most important issues and no where is the topic more relevant than in vasectomies and vasectomy reversals. In fact, vasectomy reversals in California occur more frequently than in any other state. And, it’s no surprise that some of the field’s best surgeons call the Golden State home.

Read the rest of this entry »