Conceiving after vasectomy Vasectomy

although men considering vasectomies should not think of them reversible, , men , partners satisfied operation, life circumstances , outlooks can change, , there surgical procedure reverse vasectomies using vasovasostomy (a form of microsurgery first performed earl owen in 1971). vasovasostomy effective @ achieving pregnancy in variable percentage of cases, , total out-of-pocket costs in united states upwards of $10,000. typical success rate of pregnancy following vasectomy reversal around 55% if performed within 10 years, , drops around 25% if performed after 10 years. after reversal, sperm counts , motility lower pre-vasectomy levels. there evidence men have had vasectomy may produce more abnormal sperm, explain why mechanically successful reversal not restore fertility. higher rates of aneuploidy , diploidy in sperm cells of men have undergone vasectomy reversal may lead higher rate of birth defects.

some reasons men seek vasectomy reversals include wanting family new partner following relationship break-down/divorce, original wife/partner dying , subsequently going on repartner , want children, unexpected death of child, or long-standing couple changing minds time later, prompted situations such improved finances or existing children approaching age of school or leaving home. patients comment never anticipated possibility of relationship break-down or death (of partner or child), or how may affect situation @ time of having vasectomy. small number of vasectomy reversals performed in attempts relieve postvasectomy pain syndrome.