ABCs of Vasectomy Reversal
Did you ever want to know all the relevant facts regarding vasectomy reversal without all the technical terms or at least have the technical terms explained to you in easy to understand English? Would you like to see all the relevant information or at least all the basic stuff you need to know right at your fingertips? Read on, because you may just have at your eye-level and fingertips what you have been seeking.
A (all the benefits)
We all change our minds about decisions we have made in the past and wish we could just undo them. Well, as much as we may have wanted to have a vasectomy there are some reasons for changing that decision after the vasectomy has been done.
Reasons for wanting a vasectomy reversal:
1. The only child(ren) you had has sadly died and you long for another biological child.
2. You have remarried and your wife/partner and you have decided that the two of you should have a biological child.
3. Your poor finances were the reason you had your vasectomy and now you have more than enough money to securely support a child and wish to have a biological child.
4. The medical or genetic reason you decided not to have a biological child in the past is no longer valid and you wish to have a child now.
B (basic facts about the risks and complications)
Any surgery will have risks and complications involved with having the surgery and a vasectomy is no exception to this rule. The risks and complications that may arise from this procedure are:
Bleeding or bruising of the tissue involved in the procedure
Swelling and or pain in the affected area
Infection at the site of the procedure
Risk for failure rate and a subsequent pregnancy (typically less than 20% chance)
Sperm granuloma (a small lump in the teste that is in response to sperm leakage during the reversal procedure
Allergic reaction to the anesthesia used
A decline in your sperm count as a result of scarring from the vasectomy or interruption of blood flow
Testicular atrophy (rare)
Emotional sexual difficulties as a result of the physical aspect of surgery (2 to 4 hour procedure) and the stress associated with trying to conceive afterwards
All of these risks and complications should be discussed with your doctor, surgeon or urologist before having the reversal procedure. Any treatments for these risks and complications can be explained.
It is important to explore all of your fertility options prior to having any surgical procedures so that the benefits can be weighted against the risks and complications.
C (cost)
The cost of a vasectomy reversal can run anywhere from $5,000 to $13,000 depending on where you have the procedure done (hospital, or surgical clinic) and by whom you have it done (surgeon, specialist or a urologist). This procedure is considered by most insurance companies to be an elective procedure (not medically necessary), so it is usually not covered. You will need to pay out of your pocket for this procedure. Check with your insurance company to be sure of coverage policy.
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