The science of micro surgery was first performed in 1910 by Carl Nylen to correct a middle ear problem. It was not until 1971 that it was first used for vasectomy reversals by Earl Owen. Since the first procedure the discipline has advanced tremendously and the fertility success rate has become much higher than ever thought possible.
Most vasectomies come about when a couple determines that they either have enough children or they do not wish to have any children. Reversals become an option when something interrupts the life cycle of the couple. This may be a divorce or the death of wife or child or a simple change of mind regarding family size. Another reason is post vasectomy pain syndrome which involves constant pain after the initial procedure.
There is no hospitalization necessary with this procedure and you are usually ready to go home after about four hours. Your doctor will determine which surgical process is needed once he has opened the scrotum. There are two types of surgery that can be used and both are dependent upon what the doctor sees when he makes the incision. The simplest one involves cleaning and reconnecting the vas tubes that were severed originally. The other is more complicated and involves connecting the vas defer to the scrotum, bypassing any clogged tubing you may have.
After the surgery you will recover quickly. You will be able to return to work in a few days if you have a job with little or no physical effort. You may have moderate pain for a couple of days and you will be encouraged to use ice packs on the affected area to reduce swelling.
Other issues that may occur after the surgery include infection or fluid buildup in the scrotum that will need to be drained. You may also see blood buildup in that area that will also need draining. There have been cases of nerve and artery damage as well as sperm seeping into the scrotum and causing an immune system reaction. This is a very serious condition.
One factor to consider when determining whether to attempt a reversal will be how long ago the original sterilization took place. If the procedure took place less than three years previously you have the best chance of successfully reversing the process and achieving impregnation within a three year period. If the original process took place over ten years ago the window of success narrows considerably.
This procedure can be very expensive and the cost may not be covered by your health insurance. This may be an important factor to consider prior to making the decision to proceed. With a thirty percent chance of success after a ten year period and a fifty percent chance of impregnation when there is only three years between the two procedures. Most doctors offer the option of freezing sperm found in the scrotum for use later in artificial insemination in case the reversal does not work.
Vasectomy reversals are generally considered by couples who are in a second marriage and wish to have children. Researching the doctor as well as the process is wise and searching alternative methods of impregnation is imperative. A perfect solution would be to freeze sperm prior to the original vasectomies and keep them in storage them until they are needed.
Most vasectomies come about when a couple determines that they either have enough children or they do not wish to have any children. Reversals become an option when something interrupts the life cycle of the couple. This may be a divorce or the death of wife or child or a simple change of mind regarding family size. Another reason is post vasectomy pain syndrome which involves constant pain after the initial procedure.
There is no hospitalization necessary with this procedure and you are usually ready to go home after about four hours. Your doctor will determine which surgical process is needed once he has opened the scrotum. There are two types of surgery that can be used and both are dependent upon what the doctor sees when he makes the incision. The simplest one involves cleaning and reconnecting the vas tubes that were severed originally. The other is more complicated and involves connecting the vas defer to the scrotum, bypassing any clogged tubing you may have.
After the surgery you will recover quickly. You will be able to return to work in a few days if you have a job with little or no physical effort. You may have moderate pain for a couple of days and you will be encouraged to use ice packs on the affected area to reduce swelling.
Other issues that may occur after the surgery include infection or fluid buildup in the scrotum that will need to be drained. You may also see blood buildup in that area that will also need draining. There have been cases of nerve and artery damage as well as sperm seeping into the scrotum and causing an immune system reaction. This is a very serious condition.
One factor to consider when determining whether to attempt a reversal will be how long ago the original sterilization took place. If the procedure took place less than three years previously you have the best chance of successfully reversing the process and achieving impregnation within a three year period. If the original process took place over ten years ago the window of success narrows considerably.
This procedure can be very expensive and the cost may not be covered by your health insurance. This may be an important factor to consider prior to making the decision to proceed. With a thirty percent chance of success after a ten year period and a fifty percent chance of impregnation when there is only three years between the two procedures. Most doctors offer the option of freezing sperm found in the scrotum for use later in artificial insemination in case the reversal does not work.
Vasectomy reversals are generally considered by couples who are in a second marriage and wish to have children. Researching the doctor as well as the process is wise and searching alternative methods of impregnation is imperative. A perfect solution would be to freeze sperm prior to the original vasectomies and keep them in storage them until they are needed.
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