Vasectomy Reversal – Patient Education
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.
Vasectomy Reversal – Review
“Why does anyone want a vasectomy reversal?” This is a question I hear any time I tell someone what I do for a living. I perform microsurgical vasectomy reversals I tell them. “Hmm” they say. “And so what else do you do?” “Thatâs it I explain. Just vasectomy reversals. One a day, every day. On men from every state in the US and from around the world.” “Hmm. Thatâs nice,” they respondâ¦and then we get to the big question “Why does anyone want a Vasectomy Reversal, anyway?”
Hey Doc, Is My Vasectomy Reversible?
One of the greatest medical misconceptions is that a vasectomy is a permanent physical alteration. In reality, a vasectomy is reversible. The procedure is a delicate one, but it is possible.
OK – so you’ve had the vasectomy and life didn’t turn out how you planned, and you now want to start a family with a new partner. What are the options and chances? This new study published November 2005 makes a comparison of cost effectiveness and results between assisted reproduction techniques and vasectomy reversal. Which is cheapest and which works best to produce offspring?
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.
The reversal surgery is specialized and technical and demands extensive training in microsurgery and an experience of conducting several reversals throughout a year.
OK – so you’ve had the vasectomy and life didn’t turn out how you planned, and you now want to start a family with a new partner. What are the options and chances? This new study published November 2005 makes a comparison of cost effectiveness and results between assisted reproduction techniques and vasectomy reversal. Which is cheapest and which works best to produce offspring?