If I were to have a vasectomy done...and later on in life I wanted to have a baby...would I have to have the procedure reversed, or could the doctor use a needle and extract sperm that way?
2006-11-08 02:54:36 · 17 answers · asked by Jarrod G 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
A properly done vasectomy can usually be reversed shoudl the man decide later on he wants to produce offspring the natural way. It is wise when considering a vasectomy to always inform the doctor that this possibility exists so he takes care nto to do anythign that cannot be reversed.
As for needle extraction of Sperm from a testicle, the method is being practiced along with a few others that mean reversal of a vasectomy woudl not be necessary. A bit of info in the sites referenced below.
2006-11-08 03:07:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is possible for it to be reversed, but the longer the time between the vasectomy and the reversal, the less chance it will be successful. Talk about this with your doctor. Also, sperm can be extracted from the body and you could have a baby conceived in a petrie dish. I have had a vasectomy and have advised MANY men on the subject. My main point is that BEFORE you have one, BE SURE you unequivocally want no more children. That is the safest way to protect your reproductive capacity. Good luck!!
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2006-11-08 11:06:11 · answer #2 · answered by No one 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When my husband had his vasectomy he had the opportunity to "freeze" some sperm to possibly save for a later date. Also you can have the reversal done which doesn't guarantee that you'll be shooting anything but blanks. Personally if there's a chance that you'll want kids I would suggest that you would wait until after you want no other kids. Vasectomy is not a temporary birthcontrol. Research other means to prevent pregnancy. If you do decide to have a vasectomy listen to the dr for post op instructions because you need to use condoms or other BC while the site heals. Also complete the necessary lab work to ensure the surgery took 'cause I know many cases of "vasectomy babies"
You also need to check in with your state policies on vasectomies. I know in Michigan that if you're married you need spouse approval.
2006-11-08 11:00:46 · answer #3 · answered by doom92556 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A vasectomy can be reversed, but it's a procedure that doesn't have that high of a success rate.
Getting a vasectomy is a decision that should be made when you're certain you'll never, ever want children again in your lifetime. Otherwise, there's no guarantees that you won't end up sterile for life if you change your mind down the road.
If you're relatively young (under 40), I'd definitely recommend not having the procedure done. Sometimes our goals and priorities change.
2006-11-08 11:00:20 · answer #4 · answered by Big G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From what I know, it's very difficult to reverse a vasectomy .. like trying to tie up severed spaghetti and there's no guarantee that it will be succesful. You could pay to have sperm extracted but I think it's quite a costly procedure.
If you're thinking like this now, then perhaps you're not ready to have this done?
I've heard of so many couples, where the man has had a vasectomy, the marriage is over, they meet someone new who wants kids, they try to get a reversal but it doesn't work. You just never know what's around the corner and this is something you have to think about very seriously.
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2006-11-08 10:59:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband had a vasectomy about 2 years ago. They use new techniques now that make a reversal highly improbable. (They don't want to be sued because they didn't do a good job.) After a period of time, your body, unable to release the sperm because of the vasectomy, will actually form antibodies against the sperm, basically fighting them and killing them, until you no longer produce any sperm, even if they did a reversal.
2006-11-08 13:00:58 · answer #6 · answered by Dana B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You would need the procedure reversed and there is still no guarantee it will be successful. This is why a doctor will sit down with you to consult your decision about vasectomy. You have to make absolutely sure you no longer want or do not want at all to have children. If a legitimate doctor feels you are not ready to have it done, he will not perform the surgery.
2006-11-08 10:58:25 · answer #7 · answered by S H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Either is possible, BUT, the reversal isn't 100%. Some guys are permanently sterilized by it due to swelling in the vas deferens.
And then if you use testicular extraction, then she has to go the IVF route, which only works about 33% of the time and is VERY, VERY expensive.
My advice: keep yourself the way you are. DON'T get the vasectomy, and just use a condom. Why cut yourself if you might change your mind? Trust me, you'll be happy you didn't do it.
2006-11-08 10:57:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a vasectomy can be reversed. And yes, you could also go thru the treatment of withdrawing sperm. But the more cost efficient one would probably be just having your vasectomy reversed.
2006-11-08 10:58:08 · answer #9 · answered by Jaylee 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some vasectomy procedures are reversible, others are not. If you want to "hedge your bets" have sperm samples frozen for possible future use. It's not romantic, but it's effective.
2006-11-08 11:45:05 · answer #10 · answered by Adios 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋