Vasectomy Reversal – Reasons for Opting (III)
Posted by Mike Malone | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 02-07-2010-05-2008
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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.
This procedure bypasses the blockage in the epididymis by connecting the upper end of the vas to the tube in the epididymis, above and beyond the point of the blockage.
Under this procedure, in 60 – 80 percent males sperm returns to the semen and 20 percent to 40 percent of their partners experience a pregnancy.
Cases where both procedures – vas to vas on one testicle and vas to epidydymis on the other – become necessary are not uncommon.
Recovery from Vasectomy Reversal procedures is fairly quick. Men folk are back to work within a week. Pain in the post-op phase is not severe and easily controlled with oral medication. Surgery is carried out in an outpatient setting. Opting for a fully accredited Vasectomy Reversal center with a Board Certified Andrologist, Anesthesiologist and cordial and competent support staff ensures greater success.
While the cost of Vasectomy reversal varies from center to center and state to state, it is always more sensible to opt for an all-inclusive package that covers all tests pre and post-op. In fact some centers even offer travel and stay arrangements for out station patients.
