The Pros and Cons of Reversing a Vasectomy
By Matt Murren

Have you had a vasectomy in the past, but regret that decision now after desiring more children? That is a situation that many men deal with for various reasons. Perhaps you are on a second marriage and your new spouse desires children. Perhaps you are financially more stable than your were before, so you are able to afford more children at this point in your life. Or, perhaps you have had to deal with the death of a child and would like another baby to help to fill that void. Whatever the reason for wanting more children, reversing a vasectomy is a simple procedure. The end results however, may not necessarily result in a pregnancy.

When you get your vasectomy reversed, the success rate depends on many factors. The biggest factor to consider is how long it has been since you received your vasectomy. Generally, if you had your vasectomy less than 3 years prior, you have a relatively high success rate at 76%. That success rate decreases drastically over time. If it has been more than 15 years since your vasectomy, a positive pregnancy result is at less than 30%. So, it is not impossible, but your chances become slimmer the more time that has passed.

The reason for the decrease in percentage is due to a couple of reasons. First, as with any surgery, scar tissue builds up. As time progresses, the worse your scar tissue becomes. In the case of a reversed vasectomy where you must have as open of tubes as possible to allow for the semen and sperm to pass easily through, this can sometimes be difficult. Secondly, as you age, your sperm slowly decreases. It does not decrease as rapidly as women’s eggs do over time, but it does decrease, which may make it more difficult to become pregnant naturally.

Reversing a vasectomy is not a decision that should be made lightly. There are not many risks involved physically. The surgery is conducted during the day without the need for an overnight hospital visit. You are also under a local anesthetic, so you will not have to be put under and other than minor discomfort, you will feel like yourself again within a few days. This surgery is far less invasive than a woman’s tubal ligation reversal, so this option is a much better choice to make.

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