Changing Your Mind After The Vasectomy Is Done

Obviously it is best if all parties involved as a permanent decision, not to be reversed in the future, can view a permanent birth control method such as the vasectomy. We all know that when humans are involved, permanent is not always desired to stay that way. Reversal surgery is possible after having had a vasectomy.

There are many reasons why a male or a female may change desires regarding a vasectomy. It is also possible that the partner may have changed since the decision was made and that has precipitated the change of heart regarding the vasectomy. Reasons for a reversal include a change in partner, change in finances, a death of a child, a change in medical condition, a change in the desire concerning having biological children.

Whatever the reason for the change of heart concerning a vasectomy, as many as 50,000 men undergo a vasectomy reversal each year. There are many more than that whom the reasons for a reversal exist but they do not go through with the reversal.

The fact that a vasectomy is a permanent birth control method may seem like a plus when the surgery is contemplated and done; but the permanency can turn into a negative aspect when situations and attitudes about birth control change in the future. As we all know the future is an unforeseen element when making decisions in the present or for those decisions we made in the past. We either accept the decision that was made or if the desire to change the decision is strong enough, we seek to reverse the decision. In the case of the vasectomy, reversing the decision requires surgery. The surgery to reverse the vasectomy requires more time to complete than the surgery to do the vasectomy.

The success rate for the reversal is higher is the vasectomy has been done in the past year to only a few years ago. The more years that have past since the vasectomy procedure was performed the lower the chances for a successful return to fertility.

The “successful return to fertility”, is dependant upon two things: the ability to re-open the vas deferens (tubes) for the sperm to unite with the semen and the ability to become pregnant based on the condition of sperm and the ability of the female partner to become pregnant which is a factor in any fertility issue. There is a 97% success rate for re-building the vas deferens if the vasectomy was performed 3 years ago or less and a chance for pregnancy after reversal of 76%.

When initially making the decision regarding a vasectomy procedure it is best to do so with the understanding that it is something that is permanent and will not be undone; however, the reversal is available and as long as the risks and complications are understood and the individuals carefully research all other options the discussion with the medical professional should be done in order to make the decision.

A reversal can be successfully accomplished if the vasectomy has been done recently (3 years or less). A vasectomy reversal should be viewed as having surgical risks involved and should be discussed in full with a medical doctor. Other options for fertility should also be discussed when considering a vasectomy reversal.

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