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For a wide range of reasons, many men each year choose to reverse their vasectomy. Reversible vasectomies are not new to the world of surgery; but, with modern techniques, a better understanding and surgeons who are specially trained in microsurgery, the success rates have steadily increased.

While it is perceived that the best chance of a successful vasectomy reverse depends on how much time has passed since the original vasectomy, in truth, there are a number of things that can impact success rates. Some of these factors include:

The overall health and fertility of the patient
The location of the original surgery
Additional blockages of the vas deferens
The degree of congestion in the epididymis

But, even though there are a number of potential challenges, highly trained surgeons are capable of maximizing results on the majority of patients.

Vasectomy Reversible Statistics

A vasectomy reverse results in pregnancy rates of greater than 50 percent
Sperm returns to the seminal fluid in 75 to 97 percent of patients
Of men who have a vasectomy, between 6 and 12 percent choose to have it reversed
Pregnancy can occur as soon as one month after a vasectomy reversible procedure but on average occur by one year

Vasectomy Reversible Risks

A vasectomy reversible, or a vasovasostomy, is a microsurgery and as with all surgeries, there are risks involved. While rare, here are some of the risks that are involved with reversing a vasectomy.

Bleeding within the scrotum
A build-up of clear fluid in the scrotum that will require draining
Surgery site infection and inflammation
Pain

Some of the signs that you may be experiencing a problem include:

Fever
Swelling at the site that won't go down
Continuous bleeding from the incision site
Excessive or persisting pain

Vasectomy Reversible Considerations

Before your surgeon performs your vasectomy reversible, there are a few things he or she will need to know about you and your partner.

Were you fertile before your vasectomy?
Does your partner have any fertility problems?
Does your partner experience regular menstrual cycles?
Do you or your partner smoke or drink alcohol excessively?
What is the current state of you and your partner's health?

In some cases, the surgeon may want to perform a series of tests to ensure that both you and your partner are healthy enough to get pregnant should the vasectomy reversible procedure be a success. These tests may include measurements of blood hormone levels which can be an indicator of how well the testicles are working to produce sperm. In rare cases, a testicular biopsy may be recommended to ensure that healthy sperm are being produced. Your partner may be advised to see her gynecologist for a pelvic exam and additional tests to ensure that the fallopian tubes are not blocked and that she is producing healthy eggs.