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Vasectomy reversals can be very effective, but it depends on the patient's health and the skill and experience of the surgeon performing the procedure . In simple cases of young vasectomies (<8 years old), up to 99% rates of return of motile sperm to the ejaculate can be achieved. Even in older, more complicated vasectomy reversal cases (<16 years), 65% rates of return of motile sperm to the ejaculate can be obtained Pregnancy rates after reversals are not quite the same as those achieved with male partners that have not had prior reversals but are very close.
In most cases, vasectomy reversals are cheaper and more effective than the alternative, which is IVF-ICSI. Typically, IVF-ICSI is twice the cost of a reversal, is a single attempt at pregnancy and has an associated "multiple" (twins or higher) rate of 30-40% compared to 1% with reversal.
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I want to get pregnant but my husband had a vasectomy 7 years ago. We don't want to have a reversal we are looking for a natural way to reverse it. Any ideas?
You can either hope and pray to have a miracle/natural reversal (not effective), he can have the reversal surgery or try and extract sperm (medically!) to do an In-vitro fertilization.
Should you freeze sperm after a vasectomy reversal?
Yes. always always always
What is the recovery time for a vasectomy reversal?
Recovery from the vasectomy reversal actual surgery is similar to that of a vasectomy and involves pain and swelling for a few days to a week. Certain restrictions are placed on activities: no bathing or swimming for two days, no sports or weight lifting for three weeks, and no intercourse or ejaculations for four weeks. The return of sperm may be immediate or it may take up to a year.
Does blue cross cover a vasectomy reversal?
No. You chose to have an elective surgery, an now you change your mind...they won't reverse your lobotomy either.
Why is a vasectomy very effective in preventing a female to get pregnant?
A vasectomy prevents a male making a female pregnant. It does not prevent a female getting pregnant since she could get pregnant with a male who has not had a vasectomy or by artificial insemination.
Why is vasectomy an effective method of birth control in males?
Because if there is no sperm in the ejaculate there is no fertilization.
Preparing for a Vasectomy Reversal?
A reversal of vasectomy is the process of reconnecting the seminal tubes in a male so that sperm will once again be ejected upon ejaculation. According to the Mayo Clinic, about 50% of the vasectomy reversals done are successful and are able to achieve a pregnancy in a female. Of the other 50% that fail, in vitro fertilization may still be an option.Pre-Surgery PreparationDoctors will test your sperm count to make sure you have viable sperm that may result in a pregnancy should the reversal take. They may test your partner to make sure that she is fertile. They will take you off any blood thinners, including Tylenol and aspirin. You will be shaved prior to the surgery and will have to have a clean jockstrap to use afterwards. This jockstrap will be worn at all times after the surgery until you are properly healed.SurgeryThere are many different techniques that can be used in vasectomy reversal and you will need to discuss with your doctor which is right for you. You will receive anesthesia. Some of your sperm may be frozen at this time if you have decided to bank sperm in case of a vasectomy reversal failure.After SurgeryThe area will be bandaged and you may feel groggy from the anesthesia. You will need to have an ice pack to use for inflammation reduction and you will be given some pain killers to ease any pain you may experience. You will have to rest and avoid water in the first two days after surgery. There will be a ban on sexual relations for about a month, giving you time to heal properly. Your doctor will let you know upon examination when you can go back to work, exercise, and normal sexual relations.RisksYou will need to be prepared for the risk involved in the procedure. There is a risk of scrotum inflammation from the surgery and infection. There can be bleeding in the scrotum that may cause additional pain or there can be nerve and blood vessel damage. Talk with your surgeon about the risks and benefits of vasectomy reversal and weigh your options carefully. A reversal of vasectomy is still a safer procedure than a woman’s tubal ligation reversal, but is still a medical procedure with risk.
My husband had a vasectomy 12 years ago after having 3 girls with his first wife and now you want a child of your own and he is all for that but he does not want to go through a reversal?
I beliive there is a method where the sperm can be taken prom the testes above the vasectomy and then you have artificial insemination. He would need to see a urologist.
Your husband had a vasectomy 7 years ago is there a chance you could get pregnant you have a lot of pregnancy systems right now?
Vastectomies can be reversed, but it isn't 100% effective.
What is the only hundred percent effective method of birth control?
Abstinence. A woman who has had a hysterectomy (uterus removed) or oophorectomy (ovaries removed), stands zero chance of conceiving. Even a tubal ligation (for a woman ) or a vasectomy (for a man) has a small failure rate from either a poorly done procedure or self reversal by the cut, tied and burned tubes reconnecting.
What are your chances of being pregnant if your husband had a vasectomy around 5 years ago and you haven't had a period in 4 to 5 months?
If the vasectomy was performed properly, it is generally considered to be extremely effective. There is, however, a chance that it didn't "take".
What is the possibility of a man getting a woman pregnant after a vasectomy?
Depending on how long after the vasectomy you have intercourse, after he had he vasectomy they usually test his sperm on a regular basis until there are no sperm present. If he had his vasectomy months to years ago then no you cannot get pregnant. It is possible it has come undone or is leaking. Regular Dr checkups are a way to prevent that. Old vasectomys were a clip. The clip may not be pinching anymore. Sperm can last up to 20 ejaculations...or 3mths after vasectomy. Be careful. Yes, but the chances are very slim. Vasectomies are the most reliable method of family planning with a failure rate of less than 1 per thousand. The most common reasons for failure are a) that the man didn't wait long enough after the operation (usually 2-3 weeks or 20 ejaculations) before having sex, and b) that the vas deferens spontaneously reconnected. The chances of a failure after properly clearing and being tested at 3 months are put at about 1 in 4000, or 0.025%.
