Question 1

how effective is sperm regeneration after a vasectomy reversal?

Accepted Answer

Very good: In the hands of an experienced Urologist who does micro surgery, there is about 90 % plus chance of sperm return to semen after a vas reversal.  Influencing factors can be:  time since vasectomy,      and age of patient.  Even with sperm return, female factors have to be considered in trying to achieve a pregnancy

Question 2

how effective are vasectomy reversals?

Accepted Answer

It's a time issue: The most critical factors in vasectomy  reversal success include length  of time since the vasectomy as well as the specific location along the vas where the procedure was performed.  This latter item may not be determined until the surgeon is doing the reversal. Success rates tend to decline after 9 to 10 years, however successful reversals have certainly occurred beyond that time as well.

Question 3

how effective can a vasectomy reversal be 10 years after a vasectomy?

Accepted Answer

Definitely possible: The longer one waits for a vsectomy reversal, the less likelihood of fathering a child. This is due to several factors such as developing antibodies to sperm, scar tissue, etc. With experienced surgeons, it is still possible to father a child even after 10 years after vasectomy.

Question 4

since a vasectomy isn't 100% at preventing unintended pregnancies would a caudual epididymectomy be more effective?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: If you have no sperm in your ejaculate after vasectomy, there  is  almost no chance of  impregnating a female. There is a slight chance of the vas  reconnecting after a vas. To be safe you could do a  sperm count  in a year.

Question 5

is the vasectomy effective birth control right away?

Accepted Answer

No: There is a delay until vasectomy can be relied upon.  Your partner will need to have a follow up semen analysis to confirm the absence of sperm.

Question 6

what should i expect after a vasectomy? for example change in sensation, and how effective is it for birth control?

Accepted Answer

Effective : If successful, a vasectomy will prevent delivery of sperm through the ejaculate so that ability to inseminate an egg is very unlikely. This procedure is 99.9 % effective. You should have no noticeable changes in sensation or ejaculation.

Question 7

what is the most effective treatment for post vasectomy pain? spermatocelectomy and epididymectomy. 
or
vasectomy reversal.

vasectomy in 1996.

Accepted Answer

Depends on severity: Usually, we recommend simple non-steroidal anti-inflammatory therapies like Ibuprofen or Aleve (naproxen) to be taken on an as-needed basis.  If the pain is constant, make an appointment with the urologist or physician who performed the procedure.  They may order an ultrasound to evaluate the anatomy.  Hope you feel better soon.

Question 8

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 9

are vasectomies reversible?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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.

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