my husband has a vasectomy reversal about 7 years in his last marriage. We both now want to get it reversed so we can have children together does anyone no what the success rate is if he gets it done.
2007-08-01 08:57:30 · 12 answers · asked by Vicky C 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
I had a reversal done 5 years after my vasectomy and I know that the longer he waits to have it done, the success rate decreases.
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Good Luck!
2007-08-01 09:32:44 · answer #1 · answered by Jim Bob Coon Dog 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've never had one, however, I can tell you about the clinical side of it. Vasectomy reversal are effective, however since you got the vasectomy done 16 years ago you have a lower chance of having enough healthy sperm in your semen to actually conceive a child. The cost of it is between $5,000 and $12,000 and isn't cover by insurances. To get the vasectomy there are two procedures that can be done; vasovasostomy (very simple procedure where both ends are reattached together) or vasoepididymostomy (more complicated procedure done when the vasovasostomy fails, it is the attatchement of the vas deferens directly to the epididymis). If during the procedure the doctor finds any sperm you may ask for it to be frozen, in case the reversal doesn't work. Like any surgical procedures there are risks of bleeding, infection, inflammation, and nerve damage. Think about it carefully and most importantly talk to your doctor about it.
2016-04-01 08:31:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The success rate of the physical plumbing job is high, however sperm antibodies often make the ability to father a child unlikely, the chance gets less the more time has elapsed since the vasectomy. This is why every male is told before the operation that they MUST consider the procedure irreversible.
At 7 years the sperm return rate is 88%, however the sucess rate for pregnancy is only 50%.
2007-08-01 13:46:16 · answer #3 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everything has it's risks. It can be done and the longer you wait the more risks that there are. You could also have an extraction done. Especially if you are unaware of how many children you want to have. That would save the need to have another vasectomy in the future.
2007-08-01 09:34:46 · answer #4 · answered by angels_eyez2012 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My uncle got his reversed and now has 2 children! So it's definitely possible, and the rate is getting better and better with modern medicine.
2007-08-01 09:04:59 · answer #5 · answered by brooklyn7582 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The success rate is better now than in years past, but it is not 100%
2007-08-01 09:01:20 · answer #6 · answered by Jack 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it's low, but only the surgeon can give you the success rate as it depends on a number of factors. good luck
2007-08-01 11:28:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's reported to be highly successful in Houston, TX.
2007-08-01 09:02:15 · answer #8 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't make him do that. it's dangerous and could cause serious infections. why not get an extraction of his sperm instead.
he got the vasectomy for a reason... either extract or adopt.
2007-08-01 09:00:59 · answer #9 · answered by george s 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is possible.Near hundred percent success.It is very costly.Do it .
The surgey is cheapest in India.But high quality.
2007-08-01 22:23:02 · answer #10 · answered by leowin1948 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋