{"id":106535,"date":"2021-06-09T08:37:29","date_gmt":"2021-06-09T06:37:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/?p=106535"},"modified":"2022-04-12T17:35:15","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T15:35:15","slug":"vasectomy-reversal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/vasectomy-reversal\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Vasectomy Reversal?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Vasectomy is intended to be a permanent form of contraception for men who either do not want to father a child or who have completed their families. However, an unexpected change in circumstances can always happen, possibly bringing with it a change of heart and the decision to try for a vasectomy reversal<\/strong>. If you, your partner or a loved one finds themselves in this situation, you\u2019ll need to know the key facts:<\/p>\n We aim to explore these issues as well as any risks and benefits, to help you make a well-informed decision about your future fertility. We also have some options for alternatives to vasectomy reversal<\/strong> that you may like to consider.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve had a vasectomy, you\u2019ll know that it\u2019s a simple operation in which the vas deferens, which are the tubes carrying sperm from your testicles to your penis, are severed. Your body still produces sperm, but there are none in your ejaculate.<\/p>\n A vasectomy can be reversed, but this is a much more serious operation. Reconnecting the tubes is a more complicated job than simply cutting them and often requires the use of microsurgery, using a powerful microscope to magnify the tubes. The operation is usually carried out under general anaesthetic and lasts from two and a half to four hours. During the operation, the doctor makes a small incision of about 2 cm on each side of your scrotum. The two vas deference tubes are cut on either side of the site of the original seal or tie and gently opened up to see whether there are any sperm inside. Depending on the result of this investigation, the doctor will proceed in one of two ways:<\/p>\n Until the operation is under way, the surgeon has no way of knowing which of these two procedures will be needed.<\/p>\n Although there are no guarantees, the success of the operation depends to a large extent on three major factors.<\/p>\n As for knowing whether the operation has been a success, you may need to wait some time. Around three months after the operation, your semen will be tested for the presence of sperm. If you\u2019ve had the more complicated operation to join the vas deferens directly to the epididymis, it can take even longer before the sperm supply is recovered. You may need to repeat the tests at three-monthly intervals for up to a year before they detect sperm.<\/p>\n A small word of warning here: even if your operation is successful in the sense that sperm in your ejaculate is restored, there is no guarantee that you will successfully make your partner pregnant. This depends on several other factors, such as the quality of your sperm and your partner\u2019s age and fertility status.<\/p>\n After the operation, you will probably have some bruising and discomfort for a few days, and you\u2019ll need to wear a tight-fitting garment such as an athletic support. Your doctor will probably give you advice to take it easy, specifically:<\/p>\n We\u2019ve seen that, even with a vasectomy, your body continues to produce sperm. In the event that your operation is not successful, you still have the option to try for a baby, using a technique associated with the IVF process<\/a>. This is known as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)<\/a>. This is how it works:<\/p>\n If you\u2019re thinking of having a vasectomy reversal<\/strong>, let\u2019s hope it\u2019s successful. Don\u2019t forget that even if it isn\u2019t, you don\u2019t need to give up hope of becoming a father. If you and your partner would like to talk to us about your options, don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Vasectomy is intended to be a permanent form of contraception for men who either do not want to father a child or who have completed their families. However, an unexpected change in circumstances can always happen, possibly bringing with it a change of heart and the decision to try for a vasectomy reversal. If you,… View Article<\/a>","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":106536,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[15],"tags":[64,173,274],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
Can vasectomy be reversed?<\/h2>\n
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How successful are vasectomy reversals?<\/h2>\n
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Recovery from a vasectomy reversal<\/h2>\n
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What can I do if vasectomy reversal fails?<\/h2>\n
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Contact us at IVI<\/h2>\n