Vasectomy Reversal = A Workable Solution!
Posted by Mike Malone | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 21-02-2010-05-2008
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by Matt Murren
A vasectomy is a sterilization process that men undergo and is considered a permanent method of birth control. A vasectomy reversal procedure is done when the tubes that were cut in the vasectomy are reconnected.
Most vasectomy reversal procedures can be done as an outpatient procedure, so it doesn’t take long, but the convalescence time at home is usually a few days. A vasectomy reversal needs to be thought about carefully, because although the procedure is successful it doesn’t always result in pregnancy and it can be expensive. A vasectomy reversal is more expensive than the vasectomy because it is a more complicated process.
What are the Success Rates?
The success of a reversal procedure depends on how long it has been since you had the vasectomy. Generally the chances of the procedure being successful go up, when the reversal is done as quickly as a few years after the vasectomy took place.
When a vasectomy is done with a twenty year span previous to a vasectomy reversal the success rate diminishes because other blockages may have formed and in some cases men have developed antibodies to their sperm. Even so many men feel that taking the risk is still well worth it because pregnancy can occur in 50% of cases. Reversals often work best when they are done within 10 years of the original vasectomy. When a reversal is done 10 years after the vasectomy then the success rate diminishes to about 30%.
The Surgery Itself
A vasectomy reversal takes about 2 to 4 hours and then you will remain in the clinic for a few more hours to give the anesthesia time to wear off. Most men return home the same day.
Once you are home you may experience mild to moderate pain but you can return to your normal life in about three to four weeks.
Are There Risks?
Any surgery involves some risks although a reversal is usually a safe procedure. Risks you are taking with this type of procedure include:
• Injury to nerves or arteries in the scrotum
• Fluid buildup that may require draining by the doctor
• Infection
For these reasons the doctor will want to keep a close eye on the surgery area after the procedure, so your post op instructions will be important.
About the Author
Matt D Murren owns and operates http://www.vasectomy-reversal-advisor.com Vasectomy Reversal
