There are several misconceptions about vasectomy reversal; one of the most common fallacies that people harbor is about an increase in the level of testosterone after the procedure. Several men actually choose the procedure in the hopes that it may help to augment the level of testosterone; unfortunately, the fact is that there is no clinical documented evidence that proves such an effect. Regardless of how many sites you can find online that make statements to that effect; the reality is that there is no clinical evidence that stands in favor of this hypothesis. However; some light may be shed on a possible connection between a vasectomy reversal procedure and the level of testosterone; but there are no conclusions that favor the argument at this point in time.
So a simple one word answer to the question, does vasectomy reversal increase the level of testosterone in the male body is " NO". But the surgery can yield other results such as:
The procedure allows men who have been through a vasectomy to become fertile again. Statistically; the procedure has a success rate of 65% to 75%; that is almost 75% of the men who g for vasectomy reversal achieve fatherhood in future.
The second effect of the procedure is a reduction in the pain in 70% to 80% of the people who suffer from photosensitive vaporization of the prostate and experience pain due to back pressure.
Then there are also indirect ways in which a vasectomy reversal may help in certain situations; for instance:
In several instances a vasectomy reversal is specifically conducted if a patient is suffering from PVP; however opting for the surgery not only alleviates the pain but also this in turn also leads to an improvement in the mental health of the person suffering from the disorder. Indirectly; this may have a positive effect on the health the levels of the patient. Pain and chronic illnesses are known to cause depression and there are also other health related ramifications such as a decrease in the level of testosterone. The procedure can help to raise the levels of testosterone and promote a feeling of well being
Some can accept sterility but not all of us have the mental strength to accept the reality that we may never be able to father a child. This can also lead to depression in such a scenario restoring fertility can change the mental condition and the physical well being of a person. Since in several cases the surgery helps to elevate the level of testosterone in the body; it helps in the improvement of physical condition. So if you fit in either one of these categories, you should seriously consider vasectomy reversal and as an indirect effect the level of testosterone may be augmented as a result of the surgery.
It is imperative to ensure that you choose the surgeon and the clinic in which you intend to get the procedure done after due consideration. The skill of the doctor and the support staff; the rate of success in other patients who have had the procedure done in the clinic will impact your chances of success as well. There are also other aspects which will have a bearing on the outcome of the surgery such as drinking, smoking; health condition and the duration between vasectomy and reversal procedures. Vasectomy reversal is an outpatient procedure that takes less than two hours. You will have the choice to have the procedure conducted under the influence of epidural or general an aesthesia.
There will be tenderness in and around the scortum for a week after the procedure and you will be asked to not indulge in sexual activities for four weeks after the procedure. Through the recovery period, you will have to see the surgeon at least once to ensure that you are healing properly. The doctor may even ask you to get certain tests done including a semen analysis so that the success of the procedure can be determined.
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