Your Vasectomy Reversal Answers

Vasectomy reversal is an option for couples wishing to have children even years after a vasectomy has been performed. The Center For Vasectomy Reversal offers a number of vasectomy reversal options to address infertility. Getting the answers to your questions about these procedures is the first step in determining which is best for your needs.

What is a Vasectomy Reversal?

During a vasectomy procedure, the small vas deferens tubes which transport sperm from the testicles to the penis during ejaculation are cut or clamped. While sperm production is not affected, the sperm cannot escape the body and are resorbed over time. During a vasectomy reversal, your surgeon will reconstruct the tubes with the aid of a microscope and specialized surgical tools.

Which Technique Has the Highest Success Rate?

The most common vasectomy reversal method, called a vasovasectomy procedure , has been found to achieve the highest rate of success. Among procedures performed on men within five years of their vasectomy, surgeons can achieve a 95% chance of returning sperm to your ejaculate.

What Can I Expect from the Procedure?

Although your expectations may vary depending upon the procedure you choose, vasectomy reversal is performed on an outpatient basis. You may opt for either local or general anesthesia during the procedure, which takes two to three hours to complete. Most patients experience very little discomfort and are able to return to normal activity within a day.

Are There Any Risks Involved with Vasectomy Reversal?

Complications of the vasectomy reversal process are extremely rare. The two most common minor complications are bleeding within the scrotum and post-operative infection. Bleeding can be expected to resolve after a few days, and the use of IV or oral antibiotics accompanying your procedure minimizes the risk of infection. Unlikely complications include numbness or pain around the incision site.

Do you have more questions about vasectomy reversal? Contact the Center For Vasectomy Reversal by calling (941) 225-2317. We provide a variety of vasectomy reversal and infertility treatments on Florida’s west coast. You can find more information about vasectomy reversal when you visit us on the Web .