Should You and Your Partner Consider Vasectomy Reversal?

A vasectomy is one of the most successful and effective forms of birth control. While this is good news for couples who have decided not to have children (or any more children), it can be difficult for couples who change their minds and decide to conceive after all. Fortunately, a vasectomy reversal surgeon in Sarasota can make things easier. Here are some of the factors to consider with your partner when thinking about a vasectomy reversal.

Success Rates

The success rate for vasectomy reversal varies based on several factors, the most important one being the amount of time since the vasectomy was performed. The patency rate, or the return of functioning sperm, can be as high as 95 percent in some cases; however, returning sperm into the ejaculate does not guarantee pregnancy, so rates of pregnancy typically vary between 30 and 70 percent.

Side Effects

There are very few and very minimal side effects of a vasectomy reversal. Side effects typically include swelling, pain, and bruising around the incision site. A vasectomy reversal should not have any effect upon male potency, sexual performance, or urinary function. If you encounter these problems following surgery, contact your vasectomy reversal surgeon.

Insurance Coverage

The cost for a vasectomy reversal can vary depending on your situation. Whether or not the cost of surgery is covered by insurance depends upon where the surgery is performed and the patient’s individual insurance policy. If cost is a factor, Dr. Joshua Green and the Center for Vasectomy Reversal and Male Infertility offers an affordable payment plan.

Dr. Joshua Green is one of the most respected vasectomy reversal surgeons in Sarasota. Dr. Green and the rest of the staff at the Center for Vasectomy Reversal and Male Infertility can answer any questions you have about vasectomy reversal. Contact us online or call us at (941) 961-4581 to learn you can reverse a vasectomy and have the family you want.