Is a Vasectomy Reversal the Right Option for You?

Vasectomy reversal procedures are designed to repair the separation of the vas created during a vasectomy, ultimately enabling men who underwent surgical sterilization in the past to start a family of their own. Read on to take a closer look at the indicators that a vasectomy reversal at the Center For Vasectomy Reversal may be right for your needs.

You Are in Good Health

As with any other surgical procedure, candidates for a vasectomy reversal procedure should be in good general health and free from any preexisting medical conditions that may increase the risk of surgical complications. These conditions include—but are not limited to—cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, uncontrolled diabetes, and certain clotting and bleeding disorders.

You Are Ready to Become a Father

In addition to being in good health, it is important that you are ready to accept the responsibilities associated with becoming a father before making the decision to undergo a vasectomy reversal. This means you will want to consider whether you and your partner are physically, financially, and emotionally prepared to raise a child.

The Sperm is Clear and Free-Flowing

The most common type of vasectomy reversal surgery is a vaso-vasostomy, in which the separated vas are reconnected using microscopic magnification. This procedure may be right for you if there is clear, free-flowing sperm within the testicular side of the vas. In the event that the sperm is thick or pasty on the testicular side of the vas, your vasectomy reversal doctor may recommend a vaso-epididymostomy instead—in which the vas is attached to a tubule of the distal portion of the epididymis where the sperm mature.

The best way to determine if a vasectomy reversal is the right decision for your needs is to consult with your vasectomy reversal surgeon. Let the providers with the Center For Vasectomy Reversal educate you about your options by calling (941) 25-2317.