What is the likelihood of a succesful Vasectomy Reversal?
The most important factor predicting success is the time since the initial vasectomy. For those men less than three years since the procedure the chance of reversal resulting in satisfactory sperm counts is approximately 90%. At five years this reduces to 70% and if more than ten years has elapsed only 50% of men will have a satisfactory semen analysis.
Approximately two thirds of those men with satisfactory sperm count are able to achieve a pregnancy within one year.
Other important factors include:
In particular, the following female factors may reduce the chance of pregnancy:
Approximately two thirds of those men with satisfactory sperm count are able to achieve a pregnancy within one year.
Other important factors include:
- type of vasectomy procedure performed initially
- complications such as infection at the time of vasectomy
- previous history of infertility or poor semen analysis
- medical conditions such as diabetes or chronic illness
In particular, the following female factors may reduce the chance of pregnancy:
- female age more than 35 years
- history of female pelvic infection
- history of tubal surgery
- history of previous infertility