Vasectomy reversal success rate
Vasectomy reversal is a procedure whereby the flow of sperm in the semen is restored. As this is a very delicate and important surgery, it is very important that the surgery is performed by a highly-qualified expert. This process does not generally enjoy a very high rate of success, with only 55% of successful surgeries before 10 years of the vasectomy procedure. If the vasectomy reversal surgery is performed 10 years after the vasectomy surgery, then it only has about 25% chance of being successful.
Vasectomy reversal procedure
In the vasectomy reversal process, the vas deferens which was cut during the process of vasectomy is joined back together. Vas deferens is the tube the carries the sperm from the testes to the penis. According to experts, if the time span between vasectomy and its reversal surgery is long, it affects the rate of success due to the presence of scar tissues. Scar tissues may make the passage of sperm from the testes to the penis difficult.
Side effects of vasectomy reversal
One of the side-effects of the vasectomy reversal surgery is a swollen scrotum. The swelling can be eased by applying ice packs at the spot. Any kind of physical activity also should be avoided.
Cost of vasectomy reversal
The vasectomy reversal surgery is generally not covered by any insurance plan. Since this procedure requires a well-equipped operating theater, anesthetic, microscope, as well as a lab for measuring the fluid specimen, this surgery may cost somewhere between $4,000-$20,000.