What is a vasectomy reversal?
Vasectomy reversal is surgery to undo a vasectomy. It reconnects each tube (vas deferens) that carries sperm from a testicle into the semen. After a successful vasectomy reversal, sperm are again present in the semen, and you may be able to get your partner pregnant, to donate to a pregnancy for someone who isn’t a partner, and more.
Pregnancy rates after vasectomy reversal will range from about 30 percent to over 90 percent, depending on the type of procedure. Many factors affect whether a reversal is successful in achieving pregnancy, including time since a vasectomy, partner age, surgeon experience and training, and whether or not you had fertility issues before your vasectomy.
Who is a vasectomy reversal right for?
Vasectomy reversal is for patients who have undergone a vasectomy within the last 15 years. The more recent the procedure was done, the more success there can be. How much tubing was removed or if you had other surgery in the groin area will be impacting factors as to if you are a good candidate for reversal.
How likely will a reversal result in a pregnancy?
Pregnancy rates after vasectomy reversal will range from about 30 percent to over 90 percent, depending on the type of procedure. Many factors affect whether a reversal is successful in achieving pregnancy, including time since a vasectomy, partner age, surgeon experience and training, and whether or not you had fertility issues before your vasectomy.
