What You Need To Know About Reverse Vasectomy

By Laura Collins


Actually, vasectomy is a surgical process where sperms are being prevented from mixing with semen. This does not affect semen formation but only prevents the availability of sperms in it. It also does not affect spermatogenesis in the testes. What happens is that the sperms produced get soaked in other body organs. This procedure is undertaken by people as a way of regulating birth and reproduction. However, a reverse vasectomy can be done so as to have a normal reproductive life again.

This process makes one regain his fertility. The main procedure undertaken in this process is reconnecting the ducts that were initially tied making it easy for sperms to get access to the semen. Attachment of the separated ducts is done. It involves attachment of ducts like epididymis and vas deferens. This procedure is done under special microscopic view and observance. This allows the flow of sperms via urethra during ejaculation.

Normally, the procedure is an outpatient procedure. However, a general or spinal anesthesia is usually used to help a person remain calm during the procedure. However, the chances of success will depend on the time that has passed from when vasectomy was performed. At the same time, blockages may form over time and some people develop antibodies to their sperm. However, the surgery becomes more complicated and requires more time if the blockage requires correction.

Other people may end up having antibodies against the sperms produced due to long blockage. If the blockage will need to be corrected, the process complications are increased making it spend more time. In a normal condition, it takes around two hours but time spent is more as you need time to recover from anesthetic feeling. After a short period, normal body functioning is regained. Activities like sex are also done after this recovery period. In cases where patients undergo the process before they exceed ten years of blocking, the chances of success are very high.

There are some risks that come with the reverse procedure. One risk is an infection at the surgical site. Also, fluid may build up in the scrotum and would require to be drained. Again, injuries may occur in the scrotum and the arteries. But prior to reversing the vasectomy, your doctor should confirm whether you were fertile before it was done. You should also have a test to determine if there are sperm antibodies in the semen before and after the reversal procedure. If the sperm antibodies are present in your semen, your partner may not get pregnant.

It is also a risky activity. General surgery risks and side effects can occur. Others include scarring, scrotum infections, and fluids accumulation. Damages may occur on the tissues, scrotum and blood vessels around the surgical area.

This method does not have maximum reversals in the life of an individual. However, it is believed that success rate deteriorates from one time to the other. The reason being scarring and bruising. These effects affect success of subsequent procedures.

This procedure needs one to get the service from skilled and experienced professional. It is therefore important to research on surgeons who deal with these activities more frequently and have relevant knowledge as well as properly trained. It is also important to review the success history of the professional.




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