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Does a vasectomy have to be reversed in order to extract the sperm for fertilization?

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No: A tese (testicular sperm extraction) is a procedure that involves removing a small part of the testicle and extracting the viable sperm that can be used in icsi (intracytoplasmic sperm injection).

Answered 6/10/2015

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No...: ...But you will need a procedure. Tesa and mesa or testis biopsy are alternative methods to extract sperm from the testicle to be used in conjunction with art (artificial reproductive technologies). Vasectomy reversal would potentially allow you to establish a pregnancy without the need for art.

Answered 9/23/2016

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Agree with No: It does require a partnership betweenthe urologist and the female reproductive endocrinologist. It is an involved expensive process. If cost is an issue, the donor sperm or adoption are the best alternatives. In any case, any expense is less than raising a kid!

Answered 5/20/2015

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