How to reverse a vasectomy

Basically, vasectomy is a permanent birth control method for males. It is a sterilization surgery wherein the vas deferens, which is responsible for the delivery of the sperm to the penis of a male, is cut so the sperm does not reach the penis and this prevents impregnation.

Vasectomy reversal surgery

Vasectomy reversal surgery is done to restore the ability to impregnate. There are two types of reverse vasectomy surgery procedures. It can be done either through vasovastomy or vasoepididymostomy. Based on statistics, the vasovastomy is more effective than its counterpart.

· Vasovastomy – This procedure

· Vasoepididymostomy – This procedure

Vasectomy reversal success rate

The vasectomy success rate would depend on the factors in the reverse vasectomy surgery itself. The vasectomy success rate would also depend on the technique that the surgeon used, the years between the vasectomy and the reversal, and lastly the experience of the surgeon. The success rate of reversal vasectomy using vasovastomy is an astonishing 99% when you look at the best success rates. This figure is for the potency rate, which is just a technical term for the restoration of sperm flow. But the success rate for pregnancy after reversing vasectomy is 64%.

However, note that using the technique vasoepididymostomy would yield results of a mere 65% success in potency and 41% in pregnancy. On the other hand, years between your vasectomy procedures would also be a major influence. If you undergo reverse vasectomy in just after 3 years of undergoing the vasectomy surgery then your success rate would be 97% for the potency rate and 76% for the pregnancy rate. This rate would lessen as the year’s increases. The worst-case scenario would be undergoing reverse vasectomy after 15 years or greater because your success in potency rate would only be 71% and the success rate for pregnancy is a mere 30%.

Vasectomy reversal cost

Vasectomy reversal cost can go anywhere from $4,000 to up to $20,000 depending on your country of residence. The vasectomy reversal costs can be categorized into three main aspects. The first is the surgical fee; this is the fee that the presiding doctor would charge you for the operation. The surgical fee would depend on the accreditation of your surgeon and his credibility so the range can be from as low as $2000 to as high as $10,000.

The second fee you would have to pay for is the anesthetic fee; this is a fixed amount that is applicable to all patients in a hospital. Health institutions charge around $3000 for anesthetic. The last fee you would have to pay for is the hospital fee; the fee you would have to pay would also depend on the hospital where you chose to be admitted. The hospital fee would already include the laboratory testing and the fee for your admittance for one day or two days of recovery period. Expect the hospital fee to be between $2500-$5000.

It is possible to claim insurance cover for the reversal procedure. However, it is unlikely that the full cost can be insured, though a significant amount of the final price is recoverable.

Vasectomy reversal clinic

Vasectomy reversal clinics are thought of as the alternative to having it done at the hospital because it entails lesser costs, as you would not have to pay for the expensive hospital fee. However, you must look into the accreditation of vasectomy reversal clinic to ensure that you are not compromising your health.