Making Decisions About Sperm Banking Before and After A Vasectomy Reversal
A vasectomy reversal is a surgical procedure performed on men who have had a prior vasectomy in order to restore fertility and allow conception naturally. The process of a vasectomy reversal has been successful in over 80% of cases, depending on the amount of time that has passed since the original procedure but it is not guaranteed and very much depends on individual circumstances. This article will provide an overview of what to expect before, during, and after a vasectomy reversal.
The Preparation for Vasectomy Reversal
Before the procedure, your doctor will conduct some tests including sperm count and semen analysis to evaluate sperm quality and quantity. This should be done no more than six months prior to the surgery as it may take up to three months for results. Depending on your medical history, they may also ask you to get certain blood tests or ultrasounds in addition to these tests. Your doctor will also talk you through any risks associated with the procedure so you can make an informed decision about whether or not it’s right for you. It’s important to note that if your partner is over 36 years old, she should consider having her own fertility tests done beforehand as well.
The Procedure
The actual surgery takes place under general anesthesia and typically takes two hours from start-to-finish; however, this could take longer if there are complications or scar tissue from the initial vasectomy that needs to be removed during the operation. During the reversal, your surgeon will locate and reconnect each end of the severed tubes (vas deferens) that were cut during your original vasectomy and then stitch them together using microscopic techniques – called microsurgical techniques – which have greatly improved success rates over traditional techniques used in past decades. After successfully completing this step, they will check for any leaks before closing up with stitches which are usually dissolvable so they do not require removal at a later date.
Once complete, you will be taken into recovery where you should stay for several hours afterwards until any effects of anesthesia have worn off completely before being released home. It’s important that you arrange transportation home as driving yourself is not recommended after this type of surgery due to residual grogginess from the anesthesia used during surgery.
Upon release from hospital care following surgery, your doctor may advise abstinence from ejaculation for at least four weeks while waiting for sperm counts to return back up again following surgery – although it may take longer than this before healthy pregnancy occurs post-surgery as sperm motility typically takes 6-12 months for full recovery even when all else is functioning normally post-surgery . To speed up recovery time after surgery most doctors recommend taking multivitamins and omega 3 supplements as these can help improve overall health which helps increase sperm production faster post-surgery. Lastly some doctors also suggest increasing water consumption pre-and post-surgery as dehydration can reduce sperm motility so it’s best to stay hydrated while recovering from surgery.
Vasectomy reversals have become one of the most popular methods today amongst couples looking for alternative ways to conceive naturally without involving medical assistance such as IVF treatments or donor eggs/sperm etc. By providing an overview into what goes into preparing for a full reversal procedure along with what happens during and immediately following—this article has provided readers with an understanding of what they can expect when considering reversing their original vasectomy decision in order to restore fertility levels and increase chances at natural conception thereafter.
