Preparing for Your Vasectomy Reversal

A vasectomy reversal is often considered a minimally invasive procedure, but it still involves some preparation and alteration to your daily habits. Attending to these needs prior to your surgery can ensure a smooth treatment and recovery process. The following guidelines can help you get ready for your procedure; consult your vasectomy reversal doctor for additional advice.

Make Travel Accommodations
Vasectomy reversal may not require highly invasive measures, but patients still require assistance in the hours after their procedure. If you are about to undergo this type of surgery, arrange for your spouse or friend to look after your transportation needs. Especially for any procedure that requires anesthesia, trying to drive yourself home can yield dangerous results. You may also want someone to help you with meals and other household tasks as you  recover from your vasectomy reversal .

Refrain from Prescription Drug Use
Before undergoing a vasectomy reversal, but sure to disclose the usage of all medications. For your safety during surgery, your vasectomy reversal surgeon may recommend that you cease taking certain prescription drugs in the days or even weeks leading to your procedure. You may also want to inform him of any herbal pills you take, as their side effects may affect your wellbeing during a vasectomy reversal.

Get a Clean Bill of Health
The goal of a vasectomy reversal is to enable the patient to father children in the future. If other medical issues complicate this possibility, a vasectomy reversal may not be enough to reverse male infertility. Prior to any invasive procedure, your vasectomy reversal doctor should administer a series of tests to ensure that your sperm are healthy and all other aspects of your reproductive system can support future insemination.

Let the Center for Vasectomy Reversal help you have the family you want.  For more information  on our vasectomy reversal techniques, call our Sarasota office at (941) 961-4581. You can also view our services by visiting our website.