Question 1

how frequently do vasectomies fail?

Accepted Answer

Vasectomy: 1 in 2000 may fail.

Question 2

why can a vasectomy fail?

Accepted Answer

Recanulation: Sometimes, a patient can recanulize, meaning  a tract forms around the procedure.  We don't know why this occurs. This is a rare occurrence, but if you've performed this procedure enough, you've seen it happen.   There is no 100% sure way of permanent sterilization, unfortunately.

Question 3

can a vasectomy fail after 25 years?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely ,may happen: Once vasectomy is done the sperm is blocked  can not travel , as the vas or the sperm duct was cut, in a very rare instances will get reattaches . If you have want to find out get a sperm count done should not show  any in the count.

Question 4

can  have longer segment of say  2 to 4 cm of vas removed during my  future vasectomy? want an open ended method , longer gap less chance to fail?

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Possibly.: If an open-ended vasectomy is performed, it stands to reason that a longer gap between the cut ends of the vas deferens could possibly decrease the risk of failure by recanalization. However, this has not been systematically studied, so there is no data to support this practice. Current evidence suggests that superior results can be achieved by intraluminal cauterization.

Question 5

have now missed 2 periods? have a few symptoms nothing major. i tested a week ago but was negative. partner had vasectomy 3 years ago. could this fail

Accepted Answer

Home pregnancy tests are very accurate.: They are the same tests used in a doctors office. They can detect a pregnancy 7-10 days after conception. The best time to take one is when you miss your period.  if you doubt the result you can repeat it in 1-2 days. If you were pregnant the hormone level would rise enough for detection.

Question 6

i just got a vasectomy reversal and ejaculated (masturbation) 7 days after, not having intercourse sex. should i be worry that the surgery can fail because of that.

Accepted Answer

Vasectomy ?'s: A reversal of a vasectomy is not a guarantee that the procedure will be successful, but "ejaculation 7 days later" should not decrease the chance of a successful vasectomy.  Your urologist will ask for a specimen of your ejaculate at some point to determine if live sperm can transit the corrected obstruction.

Question 7

are vasectomies reversible?

Accepted Answer

Vasectomy: In some cases, yes, but there is no guarantee.

Question 8

where do i go for vasectomy?

Accepted Answer

To a local urologist: To a urologist. When no more kids are wanted in the future... meaning, if a parent were to lose his current kids in a tsunami, war, or an earthquake, and then feel he is far enough along in his life not to start over with new babies, then it would be fine to have a vasectomy for "birth control." Vasectomies are permanent and eliminate the need to worry about accidentally getting anybody pregnant.

Question 9

does getting a vasectomy hurt?

Accepted Answer

Vasectomy: Most patients admit to very little pain after and short lived pain during the numbing part of the procedure.

Question 10

i want to have vasectomy done ?

Accepted Answer

Ok.: Urologists perform that procedure.  Just make sure your baby-making days are really over, as it's not predictably reversible.

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