How Effective are Vasectomy Reversals?
There are thousands of people who have had vasectomies and have decided for a variety of reasons that they now want a vasectomy reversal procedure done. The reasons for considering reversal surgery are many. It could be due to a remarriage, the untimely death of a child or just the desire to have more children. Before undergoing this invasive procedure, these same people are wondering just how effective vasectomy reversals are. The surgical technique used for this surgery has vastly improved over the past several years so that the success rate continues to climb. The results have allowed many infertile men to become fertile again and father more children even after they have undergone a vasectomy.
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.
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