What to Consider Before Your Vasectomy Reversal

Although a vasectomy is typically seen as a permanent treatment, circumstances will sometimes cause patients to change their minds. Fortunately, a qualified vasectomy reversal surgeon in Sarasota can help you reverse the treatment. Here is a quick look at what to consider before your vasectomy reversal.

Chance of Success

It is important to keep in mind that individual circumstances vary and that diagnoses and treatment plans may be different based on your specific situation. There are many factors that influence fertility , and these factors may affect the outcome of your vasectomy reversal. More often than not, a vasectomy reversal or some sort of infertility procedure will lead to successful conception of a baby. However, it is important to realize that the longer you wait to reverse a vasectomy, the more reduced your chances of success will be. Your doctor can evaluate your chance of success through a biopsy.

Procedure

A vasectomy reversal procedure typically takes about four hours and can be done in an outpatient surgery center or a hospital; either way, you will most likely go home right after the procedure. Pain medication may come in the form of an epidural or general anesthesia, and you can discuss these options with your doctor before treatment. It is important to avoid ibuprofen, aspirin, and any other medications that may exacerbate bleeding. You will also require a driver to return you to your home after the surgery has been completed.

Benefits

Vasectomy reversals are not always successful, and natural insemination may take years. Fortunately, your male infertility specialist may be able to find healthy sperm and freeze it during a vasectomy reversal. This allows you to consider the option of intracytoplasmic sperm injection as an alternate means of conception in the future.

If you are considering having a vasectomy reversal , call the Center for Vasectomy Reversal and Male Infertility at (941) 961-4581. We are happy to serve the Sarasota area with safe and effective male infertility procedures such as vasectomy reversal. For more information about our services, contact Dr. Green or visit our website today.