Your Vasectomy Reversal

By Emma L Hartnell-Baker

So you’ve decided to start a family- found a sperm donor- got the second line on your pregnancy test (for the 4th time -you wanted to be really, really sure!) and are excitedly anticipating life as a family with your child. Wonderful!

But stop….let’s take those rosy coloured spectacles off for just a second and take a ‘real’ look at life following the birth of your child- a child you decided to bring into the world- through sperm donor conception.

Unfortunately - despite the enormous advances that have taken place in the field of assisted reproduction over the past quarter of a century research on the children born as a result of these procedures has lagged far behind. Although a surprisingly high number of children are not actually the biological children of both parents - whether through donor insemination or illicit ‘affair’ - it is only now, with an increased awareness of the need to consider children’s right, and the understanding of how child rearing practices affect their social and emotional development, that we are starting to more intelligently debate this issue. ‘It’s my decision and they don’t need to know’ is no longer an adequate response to the question of whether or not children should be told of their true heritage- or of the details of their conception.

The purpose of this article is to start you thinking about the bigger issues. I urge you to make decisions based on what your child needs and wants- even if you don’t yet realise it, or want to think about it. This is something to start talking about even if your child hasn’t yet been born- or even conceived! Children are children. Adults are adults- we are all human- and all hope to be surrounded by people who treat us with love, kindness, respect and honesty. So, regardless of the intentions you have, and the reasons for your choices, if you start off with a lie you’re inviting trouble. And it will always be something you have chosen to keep from your child. (and perhaps relatives and friends as well?)

I’m not going to tell you what to do- parenting is a personal journey - all I am asking is that you consider your child’s needs first - and your needs second. I’m an impartial person who is speaking up for your child - that’s my job, and mission in life; supporting children and their rights- and giving them a voice, even if they aren’t even born. This can be surprisingly easy! - all you need to do is start from day 1 understanding that parenting is ridiculously hard, you are going to mess up A LOT, however your child will love you whatever you do. And if they see you mess up and take ownership- and know that everything you are doing is with a spirit or honesty, love and kindness then they’ll respect you a heck of a lot more as well.

If you are single or part of a lesbian couple then it’s fairly obvious you had ‘a helping hand’ from someone- and life becomes relatively easy as people have kind of guessed already how your child came into the world. However it’s also really important that you consciously work out how to talk about this- to everyone, not just your child- so that it becomes a positive experience- and something that enhances your child’s self-image- rather than makes them feel lost, lonely, defensive and angry.

My main concern- and the reason for this article is that people are often so excited about being parents that the nitty gritty details get overlooked - like couples becoming so excited about the wedding they forget that the real thought should be going into preparing for the marriage. Your decisions every step of the way are- Id hope- based on what you believe is the right decision for you, your partner if you have one, and your child. However this is one of those issues that really needs careful consideration- and a decision made after looking at the research, seeing what children say about not being told, and talking to professional therapists and child psychologists. A quick decision before birth just isn’t good enough. A decision like this is huge- it’s like not telling a child they are adopted- is it really your decision to make?- or is the truth something we owe our children, however hard it may seem at the time.

When parents make a decision not to tell their child how they were conceived they are deciding for the child that they don’t have the right to know or to deal with the truth. They might deliberately choose a sperm donor who looks like the male partner- thinking this will fool everyone- including the child. But you will always know. The donor will always know. You will always be lying to your child. Whoever raises the child will be ‘daddy’- that role is the hard part! A sperm donor is simply that- he will never be ‘Daddy’. So why are we so afraid to tell the truth? Often it isn’t just the child that isn’t told openly, in an age appropriate and sensitive manner- and the right time for that child- often no-one else is told either. So a secret is created - with the people who love you. Why is this? Why make a decision to lie to your child- withholding information is lying, whichever way you look at it- a child you are presumably planning to encourage to themselves be honest and kind. The reasons for that are explored within a book I am currently writing- and I’d be interested to hear of your views and personal stories.

This issue isn’t about judgement - or blame- this is about being open about this topic- a topic that for centuries has been happening in secrecy. We are now in an era where the child’s rights are valued more than ever before- however we still have a long way to go. To be true to ourselves and our children we need to develop the confidence- and emotional resilience- to face the world with compassion, love and honesty.

As you will already realise, even if this is the first time we have ‘met’, honesty is something I firmly promote in all relationships- honesty that is kind, empathetic and constructive. So if you feel ready to take a risk and embrace this we can start thinking about how to share sensitive information with your child- and others- in a way that brings about a positive outcome. Effective parenting - parenting that most effectively meets your child’s individual needs- is often far harder- it asks more of you physically and emotionally. The rewards however are amazing- and can change society.

I believe that parenting should be something everyone should have a right to achieve- if they have the desire to be the best parent they can be, and to raise their child in an environment that will enable that child to develop to his or her full potential, and be happy and emotionally intelligent. At the moment I don’t feel as though there is enough info and support out there for parents of children born through sperm donation and this article is my introduction to the topic. I will be bringing you other related articles in the coming months. The way in which we view and talk about this subject is something I would like to be a part of changing- our children deserve it. Be proud of your decision to bring your amazing child into the world, when other options were probably impossible or very limited. If you feel proud, your child will feel proud also. And if proud of this decision you will have no reason not to start talking about it openly - from the beginning. The decision of whether or not to tell you child should then become far clearer. Yes, yes yes!

Emma Hartnell-Baker BEd Hons. MA. Cert Life Coaching
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By Asha Jacob

A sperm bank collects, filters and stores sperm from donors for third party reproduction, mainly, artificial insemination. The need for donor sperm arises in cases where the woman’s partner is infertile or the woman chooses to conceive without the participation of a partner. Donor sperm can be used in IVF or intrauterine insemination (IUI). A sperm bank is the facility from where the sperm of an anonymous donor can be purchased, that is then used by the fertility clinic for reproductive treatment processes.

Through a process known as cryopreservation, sperm samples can be frozen for future use. This process is generally used by patients who need to undergo cancer and other treatments that may destroy their future fertility.

Sperm donation through a sperm bank helps in the following circumstances

• When the male partner is sterile and unable to provide sperm sample for IVF or ICSI

• If the partner is experiencing low sperm count, poor motility or abnormal sperm morphology

• A couple may use a sperm donor to avoid passing on a genetic disease or disorder that is carried by the male sperm

• Single women and lesbian couples can take advantage of donor sperm to help them achieve the dream of having children

If a sperm donor is used in an IVF procedure, fertility medications are given to prepare the eggs for harvesting. Once retrieved, the eggs will be combined with the donor sperm and any resulting embryos will then be transferred back to the uterus. For women undergoing IUI, the donor sperm will be deposited directly into the uterus around the time of ovulation. With this method, it is possible to do two inseminations in one cycle, thereby increasing chances of pregnancy.

Donor sperm screening procedure

All sperm donors undergo rigorous personal medical testing to ensure the health of their sperm. At the time of donation, they are screened for different infectious and genetic diseases like hepatitis B, HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea etc. Sperm is then frozen and quarantined for six months. After the quarantine period, the sperm is then evaluated again for many of the infectious diseases it was originally tested for.

Legalities involved in sperm donation

While using sperm of an anonymous donor in a sperm bank, it is important that the couple or individual are given comprehensive orientation and even counseling to understand the psychological long-term effect of the process and to deal with the many legal questions and issues this procedure may throw up in the future. The choice of sperm donor is usually made based on factors such as his ethnic and/or racial background, physical characteristics, religion, education level and so on. The sperm donor does not have access to the woman’s identity at any time. In some states of the USA, a child conceived through donor sperm may have the right to request identifying information once they reach their 18th birthday. However, the fact that sperm banks have had no claims for paternal rights arising from donors in more than 50 years of sperm donation in this country is a very reassuring thought.

East Bay Fertility, Dublin California offers the latest infertility treatment options including Donor Sperm Intrauterine Inseminations, strictly adhering to the guidelines of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) regarding the use of donor sperm.

Asha Jacob is Content Manager at Leo Technosoft ( http://leosys.net/ ) a SaaS product engineering, Web 2.0 and cloud computing services company.

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By Steve Yeich

Recently, a very close friend of mine decided to make the ultimate contraceptive sacrifice for his marriage. That’s right men. The big “V”, a vasectomy.

I, er, my friend, thought that it would be no big deal. Snip, snip, snip, you’re done. Safe sex, at least in terms of a monogamous married couple. No one detailed the prolonged period of cold anxiety sweats that would have to be endured prior to the actual operation, or the weeks of pain during rehabilitation to the most personal, scary and misunderstood area of a man’s body. By the way, in the interest of decency, I will set a sophisticated, yet clinical tone to this tale and refer to that area as “THAT AREA.”

Oh sure, my friend was Mr. Cool walking into the urologist”s office. He’d made an appointment the day before. The first clue that this experience would be more like having red-hot 6-inch screws power-drilled up his nostrils than getting a pedicure was when the receptionist asked him to pay for the work in advance, as if a vasectomy patient could run away before the cashier could get his money. The next step was pretty standard, signing a release form. The signing did give him pause to reflect when he realized he was releasing the doctor from any responsibility - this doctor who was wielding needle-pointed and razor sharp instruments in “THAT AREA.” What if he was hung over? Or late for a golf date? What if he in a hurry to see his mistress after the operation? From that point on, though, this “minor operation” became for “THAT AREA” a twilight zone of terror. After all, many scientists and other smart people (actually, mostly just women) consider “THAT AREA” to be the epicenter of a man’s soul, the core of his being, his switchboard to life. But that may be going a bit too far (or not).

My friend was led to the operating room by the nurse. He was told to strip from the waist and lay down. She would be back in a minute, she told him. My friend raised his eyebrows. Where were you when I was single, he thought. (Let me clarify for anyone who is ready this, including my wife. I wouldn’t have thought that at all, but my friend possibly may have. But I don’t even know that for sure.)

My friend dutifully followed the nurse’s instructions. Moments later she returned with shaving cream and a razor, a long, sharp, glistening-in-the-light, straight edged razor. Immediately the sweat started beading up on his lip. “I prefer an electric razor, if you don’t mind,” he said to the nurse. The nurse glared at him, slowly shook her head from side to side, and smiled malevolently. She proceeded.

In a matter of minutes my friend was as bare as a newborn in “THAT AREA.” That part over, he was relieved. “It probably won’t get any worse than that,” he thought, reassuring himself. Then the doctor came into the room. He picked up a scalpel and a hypodermic needle. The scene shifted into slow motion. He moved toward my friend. “Would it be possible to just sacrifice a few limbs to a fertility god, and get the same results?” my friend stammered. The doctor smiled ghoulishly. “In a manner of speaking that’s what we’re going to be doing.” He laughed. Lightning flashed through the window. “AHHHHHHHHHHHH!” my friend remarked. The doctor continued with his labors. “This might hurt a little bit,” he said as he drew his needle, making the understatement of the century, in that puckish manner all doctors seem to have.

For the duration of the operation, “AHHHHHHHHHHH” became the operative phrase, so to speak. Much to the astonishment of my friend, as the love life threatening work continued, the doctor and nurse carried on a conversation about every banal subject known to man. (I might mention, though, that the nurse did happen to bring up the subject of a logging company. Personally, I think it was Freudian. No brag intended, for my friend, that is, of course.) For several days after the operation any quick movement brought excruciating pain to the precise area that a man instinctively feels the strongest aversion to avoid pain. For the first time in his life my friend went out of his way to avoid stimulation in “THAT AREA.”

As agonizing as the whole event was (and women think childbirth is tough - HA!) it was definitely worth it. At least that’s what my friend says. Now with his newly vasectomized parts, when he makes love to his wife he feels like a movie star in an action-adventure movie - he can shoot his gun all he wants, but no one ever gets hit.

Steve Yeich is a humor writer with over 25 years of experience. He has written jokes for numerous comedians who have performed on the Las Vegas strip, most notably Jay Leno and Joan Rivers. He has done various forms of script writing including for movies and TV. He has also written over 100 TV and radio commercials. To see more of his articles go to http://darnfunnyonline.com

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By Ayesha Salim

There are a number of people in the UK that decide for personal reasons to undergo a vasectomy or sterilisation procedure. It could be that they feel their family is complete, or in some cases it may be done for financial reasons. Whatever their reason, they have a right for the procedure to be done properly.

However, in some instances the procedure does not go successfully, as some patients find themselves with unwanted pregnancies and end up giving birth to a child they did not want. If it can be proven that this was as a result to medical negligence on the part of the doctors, than it may be possible to claim for compensation.

Cases involving failed sterilisation

A surgery could fail for a number of reasons. Many women undergo a sterilisation procedure to avoid having any more children. It involves the procedure of the fallopian tubes being either cut or clamped to stop the eggs from travelling to the ovaries to the womb. The surgeon performing the procedure may be careless, where the clips become free if they are not secured properly during surgery.

Failed Vasectomy

A vasectomy can fail for one or two reasons. It could be that in the surgery itself, the vas deferens tubes are not cut properly. On other occasions, your surgeon may have failed in giving you correct post operative advice. It is generally known that following the vasectomy procedure, it usually takes around four months for traces of sperm to disappear from the semen. It is up to your surgeon to inform you of this and to warn you against unprotected sex, at least until the tests have shown that there is no more sperm in the semen.

Making a claim

This will all depend on your individual circumstances. For instance, in some cases the procedure may fail because of natural reasons, and not due to the negligence on the part of the surgeon. This can happen when the sperm duct or fallopian tubes regrow. However, in other cases the failed sterilisation or vasectomy is due to the surgical error. The surgeon may be responsible for cutting a ligament instead of the vas deferens tubes. Or the surgeon may fail to give you good clear post-operative advice.

A way to test this is if the conception occurs soon after a sterilisation or vasectomy procedure. If this happens, you are more likely to have a successful clinical negligence claim. Whatever the reasons for the surgery failing, an unwanted pregnancy can lead to great stress in a relationship, often leading to suspicions of adultery. Compensation can be given for the emotional and physical distress involved with the pregnancy.

If you or your partner wish to make a claim, our solicitors will be able to guide you and answer and queries you may have. They will go through all the relevant options with you, and help you decide on whether you wish to take further action.

Ayesha Salim, editor of the UK Lawyers Network, writes articles about Solicitor, solicitor, failed sterilization, find a solicitor, legal, lawyer, law help advice, solicitors litigation.

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Microsurgical vasectomy reversal explained by “How To Get Pregnant” author Dr. Sherman J. Silber, M.D. For more information & videos, check out www.infertile.com.

by David McFarlane

The Two Types of Vasectomy Reversal

There are two types of vasectomy reversal: vasovasostomy and vasoepididymostomy. Vasovasostomy is when the surgeon sews the cut ends of the vas deferens back together. This is the most common type of vasectomy reversal. Vasoepididymostomy is more complicated, but is performed when there is blockage in the epididymis. It is done by attaching the vas deferens to the epididymis, hence its name.

Length of Time

There is a correlation between the time your vasectomy was performed, and the time you want to have a vasectomy reversal. The longer you wait to have the vasectomy reversal done the more your chances decrease of being able to regain your fertility. Up to three years after your vasectomy your chances are higher to get your fertility back. After three years your chances begin decreasing slowly the longer you wait. While there is no period of time considered too long to perform a vasectomy reversal, the sooner you do so after your vasectomy the better the chances are that you will be able to father a child.

What Medical Breakthrough Makes Vasectomy Reversal Possible

The medical breakthrough which makes vasectomy reversal possible is the relatively new development of microsurgical techniques. Prior to the discovery of these techniques vasectomy reversal was thought to be too complicated, as well as unlikely to help men who had a vasectomy regain their fertility. Microsurgery or the use of an operating microscope during surgery allows the surgeon to see the vas deferens in much greater detail and as such to perform the vasectomy reversal with much greater success.

Success Rate

According to recent studies after vasovasostomy sperm is present in semen in about 85-97 percent of men. About fifty percent successfully father a child after the procedure. In the case of vasoepididymostomy sperm shows up in the semen in about sixty-five percent of the men. Only about twenty percent achieve fatherhood after this procedure.

Choosing a Surgeon

Choosing the surgeon to perform your vasectomy reversal is one of the most important tasks in this process. It is critical that you choose a surgeon who is well versed in microsurgical techniques if you want the procedure to be successful. It is also important to ask your surgeon of choice if he/she can do a vasoepididymostomy with an operating microscope. The surgeon also needs to have experience in checking out the quality of the vas fluid, figuring out the best location to do the vasoepididymostomy, as well as, assessing the signs of epididymal blockage.

These are the issues you should consider should you choose to have a vasectomy reversal. The procedure is not guaranteed to restore your fertility, but should you decide the have the procedure done by a reputable surgeon versed in microsurgical techniques, your chances are good.

Financing a Vasectomy Reversal: Low Cost or More Expensive?

Having a vasectomy is a big decision. The choice not to have children was once thought of to be a permanent one. However, today there is a new option available to men who have had a vasectomy who now want to have children. For them, a vasectomy reversal seems to be a viable choice. However, vasectomy reversals can be very expensive and insurance often doesn’t cover the procedure. For many men, financing a vasectomy reversal should be considered.

Vasectomy reversals can take a large chunk out of any family’s budget. A reversal procedure can cost anywhere from $4,000 to $20,000. For many families, financing a vasectomy reversal seems more of a realistic option.

Why does the procedure cost so much? Vasectomy reversals carry such a hefty price tag due to the complexity of the reversal process.

Intricate Surgeries Involved

Vasectomy reversals require more intricate surgeries than the original vasectomy procedure. For this reason, vasectomy reversals require specialized surgeon fees, which range from $1,000 to sometimes $3,000. Then there are the anesthetic fees which can cost as much as $5,000, not to mention the medication required or the possible hospital stay and lab testing. At the end of the reversal procedure you could be looking at a very expensive medical bill.

The cost of the procedure may often make couples delay the procedure until they’ve saved up enough money. Now, however, financing a vasectomy reversal is possible. Your doctor may know a few lending agencies that specialize in financing noninsured medical procedures. However, many people don’t consider that financing a vasectomy reversal through these agencies can often be more expensive than if financed through competitive credit cards.

Financing a vasectomy reversal should be considered if the family wants to conceive after a vasectomy and doesn’t have the money to pay for the procedure in one payment. Financing a vasectomy reversal, however, can be costly, and the terms of the loan could take years to pay off. For such an expensive procedure, it must be said that vasectomy reversals are not guaranteed. Sometimes, the man’s fertility cannot be restored.

For many men who decide that vasectomy reversal is for them, financing a vasectomy reversal is an option worth considering. He should just make sure that he’s aware of the interest rate and the loan terms. He should explore every available option to make sure that he and his family aren’t charged any more than they have to be.

David McFarlane is a proud contributing author and writes articles on men’s health. You can visit his site at http://www.vasectomynews.com.

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by David Done

When it comes to vasectomies, most men mistakenly think that their partners aren’t that concerned about the procedure. When in fact, women want to know exactly what’s going on. This process involves them too, and while you may not exactly look at it that way when you’re the one sitting in bed with an ice pack down below, the truth is your partner has many questions they would like to have answered. Here are some common questions women have about vasectomy reversals.

* How soon after the vasectomy reversal can we have sex?

In most cases, it is recommended to wait between three and four weeks before resuming a sexually active lifestyle. With that said, it can take anywhere from one to eighteen months before sperm begins showing up in the semen.

* Does the vasectomy reversal change a man’s ejaculation?

Contrary to common belief, sperm only accounts for two to five percent of a man’s semen. A vasectomy reversal plays no part how much seminal fluid is released during ejaculation. It will not result in more or less semen, nor affect the intensity or duration of the man’s orgasm. In some rare cases, a man who experienced chronic pain after his vasectomy may find that the pain is gone after his vasectomy reversal.

* How soon after the vasectomy reversal can I expect to become pregnant?

Pregnancy is dependant on a variety of issues. For instance, the duration of time that has elapsed between the original vasectomy and the reversal procedure, the age and health of the woman as well as many other factors. If the reversal is successful and (healthy) sperm rejoins the seminal fluid, a woman stands a good chance at getting pregnant within the first year. Occasionally pregnancy can occur within the first few months. Remember - a vasectomy reversal is not guaranteed to result in a pregnancy.

* How long will my husband be in pain and what can I do to help?

Your husband will experience swelling and tenderness for up to four weeks, although over this time the pain and swelling will be subsiding progressively. Most men are only really sore for the first three to five days after the vasectomy reversal. During this period, you can make sure your partner stays at rest and has a nice steady supply of ice packs at the ready. Other than that, good old TLC is the best medicine.

* I want a child but my husband doesn’t want to have a vasectomy reversal. Is in-vitro fertility a better option?

One of the drawbacks of in-vitro fertilization is that it often result in multiple births, such as twins, triplets or more. A vasectomy reversal increases the chance of a successful pregnancy while minimizing the risk of a multi-birth situation which many couples may not be prepared to deal with. Twins or triplets results in lower birth weight babies and a higher chance of premature babies. Also the added stress on the womans pelvic can increase her risk of urinary incontinence and prolapsed. The injections which a woman must take contain a level of risk as well. In addition, in-vitro fertilization is a much costlier undertaking. Nonetheless, in-vitro fertility is required for some couples due to other fertility obstacles they may have and it is a viable option for those couples that choose it. Most top level vasectomy reversal doctors usually work with top in-vitro fertility doctors to perform sperm retrieval surgery on the men in couples who prefer this approach. Sperm can be retrieved surgically from the testicle and used for in-vitro fertility but it cannot be used for intra-uterine insemination-only ejaculated sperm can be used for intra-uterine insemination.

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by Sarah Michaels

Whether they want to start a new family or are experiencing vasectomy pain in their testicles, men who have had a vasectomy might decide to get a vasectomy reversal. A more complicated surgery than a vasectomy, a vasectomy reversal re-connects the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles into the semen, according to Mayo Clinic. After successful surgery, sperm are present in the semen again and men may be able to get their partner pregnant. While it is possible to perform a vasectomy reversal no matter how much times has passed since the original surgery, statistics reveal that only about half of vasectomy reversals are successful.

Although complications with the surgery are rare, the following are possible reversal vasectomy side effects provided by MayoClinic.com.

• Bleeding within the scrotum. When this type of bleeding occurs, it can lead to a collection of blood that causes painful swelling. In order to reduce this risk, men are encouraged to avoid aspirin before and after surgery and follow the doctor’s instructions to rest after surgery.

• Infection. While it is not common, an infection at the surgery site is always a risk with any surgery.

• Inflammation. Your immune system can form an inflammatory mass called a sperm granuloma if there is sperm leakage into the scrotum. Granulomas can sometimes form after surgery and can be a major sign that the vasectomy reversal was unsuccessful.

• Damage to nerves and blood vessels. Unfortunately, if there is damage to the nerves and blood vessels, this can sometimes reduces fertility after a vasectomy reversal.

In addition to the aforementioned risks associated with a vasectomy reversal, watch out for the following signs and symptoms during reversal vasectomy recovery, including: fever, swelling that worsens or won’t go down, difficult urination, a marble-sized lump in your scrotum, or bleeding from an incision that continues after you have pinched the site between two gauze pads for ten minutes.

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by Mark Gardner

If you have previously had a vasectomy but now have a desire to father a child, then the encouraging news for you is that the process may well be reversible. We take a look at the vasectomy reversal process and see how likely you are to regain your fertility.

You’ll find that a vasectomy reversal is more likely to be successful the sooner that it is undertaken. It is believed the ideal time period to have a reverse vasectomy is the initial three years from the time that you first underwent your vasectomy. Your chances for a successful vasectomy reversal will slowly begin to deteriorate the more time passes by after these opening three years.

When you undergo a vasectomy reversal, the surgeon will perform either a vasovasostomy or a vasoepididymostomy. With a vasovasostomy, the surgeon will attempt to sew your vas deferens back together. This is the most likely procedure that your surgeon will perform. A vasoepididymostomy is a bit more complicated and this is normally carried out if there happens to be a blockage in the epididymis. When performing a vasoepididymostomy, your surgeon will look to join your vas deferens to your epididymis.

Anyone who is considering a vasectomy reversal will want to know what the chances are for success. Well, recent studies have indicated that those men who underwent a vasovasostomy, sperm was found to be present in approximately 90 percent of cases and that 50 percent of those had later gone on and fathered a child. As for those who had undergone a vasoepididymostomy, sperm was found to be present in approximately 65 percent of cases and just 25 percent of those men had later gone on and fathered a child.

If you do intend to go on and have a vasectomy reversal, then you can help improve your chances for a successful operation by finding a surgeon who is experienced in this line of work and particularly with microsurgical procedures.

No one is guaranteed to have their fertility restored unto them. But by selecting a surgeon who as a solid background in microsurgical procedures and by having your vasectomy reversal performed as soon as you can; you can really help to increase your chances of being a father to a newborn child.

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