Question 1

what is the expected success rate of a vasectomy reversal?

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Vasectomy revearsals: The success rate for vasectomy revearsals decreases as the time from the original vasectomy increases. Generally, the success rate is 90% one year after a vasectomy, but it declines by 10% per year thereafter.

Question 2

help please? what is the success rate of a vasectomy reversal?

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About...: It's about 30-65%, depending upon the duration after vasectomy and surgeon's skill / experience, generally speaking, it would not be as high as quoted in literature. Surgical success denotes the presence of sperms after vasectomy reversal, not conception rate.

Question 3

it, s been 3 weeks since i got vasectomy done, still have discomfort, is this normal?

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It can be. : Recovery from the inflammation caused during a vasectomy can last a while. Recovery time could increase if there was any bleeding or hematoma formation.  This usually resolves with time. You should watch out for increasing pain, swelling, redness, fever, or heat, which could signify an infection and should be evaluated and treated. Communicate with your urologist & follow symptoms closely.

Question 4

why can a vasectomy fail?

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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 5

are vasectomies reversible?

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

Question 6

where do i go for vasectomy?

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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 7

does getting a vasectomy hurt?

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

Question 8

i want to have vasectomy done ?

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

Question 9

should i get a vasectomy at 21?

Accepted Answer

No: Most people, myself included, would strongly advise against you having a vasectomy at age 21.  This says nothing about requiring you to have children in the future.  This simply allows you to keep your options open because you will learn as time goes on that life changes and your desires and impressions will change.  Keep your options open. Vasreversal requests are much more common in men who had vas done at young age. Avoid the heart ache.

Question 10

how can you "find" a vasectomy?

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Experience: If i understand your question, you are trying to find the right person perform your vasectomy.  Most urologists perform vasectomies in their offices. You can ask your primary care doc for a referral.  Read some on-line reviews on sites such as citysearch.Com or kudzu.Com.  If possible, find someone with experience performing "open-ended" vasectomy.

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