Vasectomy reversal is a complicated process where the vas deferens is reconnected once again in order to facilitate the flow of semen. Though there have been some advances made in micro-surgery, still this kind of procedure is delicate and taxing thus the need for highly specialized skills. The higher the technical skills of the attending physician, the better the chances of the person of achieving a higher success rate in promoting pregnancy. But the skill of the doctor is just the start; there are other factors that can affect the success rate of the vasectomy reversal.
It should be kept in mind that there are two measures that are used in determining the success rate right after the procedure. One measure focuses on the patient's patency after the procedure. And the second is the chances for pregnancy by the female right after the procedure.
The success rate for male patency is influenced by the following:
* The amount of time after the vasectomy. In a study that was made on the subject, it was found out that the longer the time frame in between vasectomy and vasectomy reversal, the lower the chances when it comes to patency and pregnancy rate. If the reversal procedure is done less than three years after the vasectomy, then the patency rate is 97 percent and pregnancy rate is 76 percent. But if the reversal procedure is done more than 15 years after the vasectomy, the patency rate goes down to 71 percent and the pregnancy rate hovers around the 30 percent level. It is still a substantial success rate, but as a whole the chances have been diminished. For this reason, it is always a recommendation coming from health professionals to undergo reversal procedure the soonest possible time.
* The presence of the obstruction on the epididymis and the appearance of the fluid coming from the vas deferens.
* The level of experience of the attending doctor, and the surgical procedure selected. The doctor who regularly performs this kind of operation obviously carries more weight thus can result to higher success rate. Also, if microsurgery is involved then the better chance for the male patient to become health, reproductive-wise. This is the reason why it pays to do some research before deciding on the doctor that will perform the operation. Don't just fall for boastful claims made online; check references and trainings of the doctor.
On the female side, the chance for pregnancy is affected by the following:
* The amount of time after the vasectomy;
* The experience in doing surgeries of the attending physician and;
* Other female fertility factors. This is the reason why the female must also do its share. One good move is to regularly consult the gynecologist and to discuss some of the options that can be done in order to get pregnant. This consultation should be made before even attempting the reversal procedure.
Men with fertility issues even before the vasectomy procedure like low sperm count will definitely find it difficult to get a woman pregnant. No matter how skilled the doctor is, or how advanced the procedure is the vasectomy reversal will simply not work if these previous reproductive health issues are present. Get a consultation first with the doctor in order to assess your chances before diving into the procedure.
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