Vasectomies are no longer permanent!FAQs about successful vasectomy reversal
Traditionally, a vasectomy to prevent the ability of men to reproduce has been considered a permanent surgical sterilization procedure. However, when in the hands of a highly respected and nationally recognized authority in male fertility issues, Dr. Jeffrey Buch, the team at Legacy Male Health, can reverse this procedure. So, you and your partner may be able to grow your family and achieve your goals.
How do you reverse a vasectomy?
There are different techniques that Dr. Buch may use to perform your vasectomy reversal procedure in Frisco, Texas. The most appropriate method, however, can only be determined during your surgery due to the nature of the procedure. A straightforward vasectomy reversal generally involves reconnecting and restoring the vas deferens or tubes that carry the sperm cells into your semen, where they can later reach and fertilize or penetrate an egg. More challenging cases may involve attaching the vas deferens to a neighboring structure or epididymis. Connected to the testicles, these structures are responsible for storing sperm.
What are the odds of the vasectomy reversal being successful?
There are many factors to consider, which can either help or inhibit how well the procedure may take. These factors include how long it’s been since your vasectomy. The longer you wait, the greater the odds that Dr. Buch will need to perform a more complex procedure at the time of your surgery, which bypasses the blocked portion of the epididymis. Age also plays a factor. And, while men can reproduce well into their golden years, the sperm quality can be eroded with time. Fortunately, we easily glean accurate insights into sperm health via our considerable diagnostics. We lean into complete semen analysis, which goes beyond sperm count to assess sperm motility (movement) and morphology (shape, size). Additionally, some types of vasectomies are generally easier to reverse than others. We will discuss these and other considerations during your consultation.
Why should I partner with Legacy Male Health?
By partnering with an experienced provider and vasectomy reversal specialist like Dr. Buch, you are in good hands and helping to minimize any potential risks and failures associated with the procedure. Often, patients turn to Dr. Buch after previous vasectomy reversals performed by other surgeons have failed. In fact, one out of every four vasectomy reversal procedures performed by Dr. Buch are these “re-dos”! He is no stranger to getting results, even among those patients who have particularly challenging cases.
In all, if a partner is younger than 35 years of age, a straightforward vasectomy reversal is associated with a 70% success rate of getting pregnant. Even the more complex bypass procedure is associated with a ~ 55% to 60% success rate. Our team in Frisco, TX, also defines success as the “return of sperm” in your semen because, after all, this is ultimately what we are trying to accomplish and restore with the reversal of a vasectomy. We have a 99% and 85% success rate on this front for simple and complex vasectomy reversal surgeries, respectively.
Yes, Legacy Male Health can reverse your vasectomy! So you can still grow your family and achieve the most personal and important goals—call (972) 996-7177 to schedule your consultation and start the process today.
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