If you have done all your research and have made the decision to go ahead with the surgery, it’s important to have the surgery done as soon as possible. Even with successful reversals, it likely will take several months to obtain a stable semen test result. Then, it may take more time to actually conceive a child. Pregnancy is never guaranteed with a reversal of a vasectomy because the dynamics differ from couple to couple.

There are several important things to take into consideration before you go in for surgery. Make sure that the surgeon you have chosen stands by his claims for positive success rates. It’s also important to verify that the doctor has indeed completed additional programs in fertility reversal procedures. Make sure that he or she has experience in the field and read any testimonials from former patients if possible. It’s also beneficial to know that your surgeon is a member of a nationally recognized male reproduction organization. Find out if possible the number of failed reversals that have occurred after he performed the surgery. Also, it’s good to determine how many repeat reversals he or she has had to perform.

The primary thing to remember is that most successful vasectomy reversals are done by well-trained and highly qualified micro surgeons. These are the surgeons that you want to choose from so make sure to do your homework before scheduling an appointment. This delicate surgery requires an excellent surgeon who you can trust and have complete confidence in. You want to go into the surgery with no worries or concerns about the surgery itself or about the person who has your life in his or her hands.

The reversal of a vasectomy can be quite costly ranging from $4000.00 to $15,000 depending on the surgeon and facility selected. There are also additional charges for any hospital charges associated with the surgical procedure. Some families may find that their insurance refuses to pay any of the costs, making the procedure unavailable to people on a tight budget. It may prove to be something that is simply not a feasible option.

As with any surgery, there are risks and complications associated with the procedure. Reversal of a vasectomy can cause the following: swelling, hemorrhage, infection, loss of a testicle, pain and sometimes even loss of life. These risks are something that a person must consider carefully before having the procedure done. Most of the complications can be tolerated by using simple medical techniques and antibiotics but some things, such as a hemotoma, can require immediate emergency surgery. According to a recent survey, complications from the reversal of a vasectomy occur only about 1% of the time.

For the most part, vasectomy reversals have proven to work for most people. These people have gone on to father the children they have waited so long for. It is probably the best alternative to restore a man’s fertility by re-connecting the tubes at the site of his original vasectomy. Of course, pregnancy is not guaranteed even after the surgical procedure has been completed. This is something that couples need to remember when they are in the process of trying to build their family.